Violence in Haiti has reached horrific levels with gangs now controlling more than 80% of the island nation’s capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes, many of them living in makeshift shelters without basic services, as gang members break into residences, raping, kidnapping and murdering to gain control of neighborhoods. These firstContinue reading “Haitians Fight Back”
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Starvation Cult in Kenya
At least 73 people have died and others are on the brink of death after a cult leader in Kenya urged his followers to starve in order to “meet Jesus.” Cults and false teachings have become a dangerous problem in the largely religious country. The man responsible was arrested twice in recent months related toContinue reading “Starvation Cult in Kenya”
Save This Nation, Lord
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is already up at this link, for those who want to prepare: National Day of Prayer Consider inviting friends and neighbors to your home to pray, getting together a prayer group at your church, setting up a conference callContinue reading “Save This Nation, Lord”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Ongoing conflict between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and theContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Memorial Day Prayer for Israel
Since early this year, growing crowds of now tens of thousands have taken to the streets almost daily in Israel, protesting against judiciary reform. From sundown today to sundown tomorrow, the nation will celebrate its annual Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, commemorating those who died for freedom. Pray God will open their eyes toContinue reading “Memorial Day Prayer for Israel”
War in Sudan
Hundreds are dead and thousands injured in a battle raging on the streets of Khartoum between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces. The conflict, which began a week ago, has hindered life-saving humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of severely malnourished children and has the potential of forcing millions more into acute hunger. InContinue reading “War in Sudan”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. Nearly 160,000 people die daily without the hope of Christ. The news constantly blares headlines of such wars, earthquakes and evil as declared in biblical warnings of the last days before Jesus’ return. AndContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 29: Caribbean
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 13:45-46 The first explorers to Latin America landed on the shores of the Dominican Republic in 1492, and subsequent ships brought both Catholic clergy from Europe and slaves from Africa. In 1783, a manumitted slave from the US served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
Day 28: South America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”
Day 27: Central America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Habakkuk 2:4-14 Christianity arrived in Central America during the 16th century, along with explorers and colonialists who mistreated and enslaved the native people. Juan de Zumarraga, appointed Protector of Indians, is one of many brave missionaries who fought for their rights and eventually helped establishContinue reading “Day 27: Central America”
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