More than 150 people have died in Afghanistan, many of those just in the last few days, due to sub-zero temperatures and limited humanitarian aid (worsened by the Taliban’s ban on female NGO workers). An estimated 70,000 livestock have also died. Nearly 30 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance to survive, andContinue reading “Afghanistan: A Deadly Winter”
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Uganda: Convert Martyred after Helping 100 to Christ
In 2020, Ahamada Mafabi left Islam to believe in Jesus because of the faithful and loving witness of a pastor in Butaleja District, eastern Uganda. Uganda’s constitution provides for freedom of religion, and more than 83% of the African nation’s population is Christian. But Islamic extremists, especially in the east, continue to terrorize believers. So,Continue reading “Uganda: Convert Martyred after Helping 100 to Christ”
The Way Through This
Today, I felt the Lord saying to us: Time is running out. The forces of darkness and those who serve them are watching you. You must rise up and love. No more room for pride. Lay it down. All your opinions and ideas at My feet. All your need to be heard. Your anger. YourContinue reading “The Way Through This”
Missionary Pilot Still in Prison
Let’s continue praying for a speedy release for Ryan Koher, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, who has been in a Mozambique prison for nearly three months without formal charges. He is now suffering from a health issue related to bug bites while in solitary confinement. Lord, we ask You for a miracle for RyanContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Still in Prison”
A Deadly Sunday in Nigeria
Two churches in northwest Nigeria suffered terrorist attacks last Sunday, January 15. In Katsina State’s Dansauri village, extremists attacked Global Mission Church, shooting the pastor and kidnapping 25 members. Praise God, nine of those were able to escape. On the same day, A Catholic priest was burned to death in his home at the handContinue reading “A Deadly Sunday in Nigeria”
DRC: Explosion Kills 17 at Baptism Service 
As a crowd of hundreds gathered for the baptism of 60 new believers outside a Pentecostal church in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday this week, a terrorist bomb killed 17 and injured around 60 others. The Islamic extremist attack in North Kivu Province is one of many in recent years due to theContinue reading “DRC: Explosion Kills 17 at Baptism Service ”
How Are You Doing So Far?
What new year’s resolutions did you make for 2023? And how are you doing with those already? Have busyness, laziness or weariness already brought you down? Have those habitual sins you swore you’d walk away from already pressed back in? And what about anxiety and depression? How are you doing with those? Of all theContinue reading “How Are You Doing So Far?”
Hope in the Lord
Have these past couple of years been hard for you? Are you finding yourself in the midst of trials you can’t see an end to? Please don’t lose hope. For our hope is not in everything turning out the way we want. Our hope is in the LORD. Today, the Lord asked me to share withContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”
Pray for Persecuted Christians in Mexico
Mexico is one of the world’s most dangerous places for Christians. Cartels often target faithful believers for elimination because they speak out against their evil deeds. In addition, in rural indigenous communities, churches are often closed down by village leaders. Those who turn from traditional religious beliefs may face fines, imprisonment, forced displacement or, inContinue reading “Pray for Persecuted Christians in Mexico”
Nepal: Pray for Those Who Mourn
Let’s pray for those mourning the deaths of loved ones after a tragic plane crash this weekend near Pokhara, Nepal. At least 68 died, and four are still missing. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. Bring Christians to them to show them Your love. Give them a hunger for You, for only You can bringContinue reading “Nepal: Pray for Those Who Mourn”
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