Prayers for Sudan Amidst Violence, Famine

In an escalation of the civil war between rebel Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military, 70 people died in a drone attack Friday at one of the last functioning hospitals in el-Fashur. Under siege since May, the capital city of North Darfur has seen more than 782 civilian deaths and over 1,140 wounded. TheContinue reading “Prayers for Sudan Amidst Violence, Famine”

A Day in the Life and Death of the World

This happened Tuesday: USA: At least 10 people died in winter storms that swept through Gulf Coast states and then northeast into the Carolinas, dumping unusual amounts of ice and snow (including nine inches in parts of Louisiana). ISRAEL: A MOROCCO terrorist stabbed four people in Tel Aviv before he was shot and killed. ThreeContinue reading “A Day in the Life and Death of the World”

Hostage, Rescues, Battles and Fires Headlines for Prayer

ISRAEL-GAZA: Early Sunday morning, before the ceasefire went into effect, Israeli security forces recovered the body of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014. Lord, thank You that Oron’s family can at last have closure. Please give them a longing for their Messiah who is the Resurrection and the Life, bring YourContinue reading “Hostage, Rescues, Battles and Fires Headlines for Prayer”

May Your Kingdom Come

This past year has been one of persecution, wars, displaced families, as well as record-breaking heat, fires, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes…. We can all add to that list our own trials. But have they changed you? Have you allowed the difficulties you have faced to deepen your faith, strengthen your resolve and break free fromContinue reading “May Your Kingdom Come”

L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers

USA: At least 25 have now died and dozens are missing in the Los Angeles County fires that have burned around 38,630 miles, or roughly 60 square miles. Around 12,000 homes or other buildings have been destroyed and more than 100,000 people are displaced. About 18,500 people are still without power. Yet more strong winds areContinue reading “L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers”

Mass Murder of Elderly Community in Haiti

When gang leader Micanord Altès sought a voodoo priest for answers regarding his son’s illness, the bókò accused elderly residents of Cité Soleil in Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince, of using witchcraft to harm the child. So, on Friday and Saturday, Micanord, Monel Félix and other gang members slaughtered at least 184 people in the WarfContinue reading “Mass Murder of Elderly Community in Haiti”

Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza

IDF forces recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky, murdered by Hamas about four months after he was taken hostage last year. He was held alongside hostage Noa Argamani, rescued this summer, and Yossi Sharabi, probably killed in an air strike. An investigation into the deaths of six hostages found in a tunnel beneath KhanContinue reading “Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza”

Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines

CUBA: The energy grid crashed once again, leaving millions in darkness early Wednesday morning in the Communist island still reeling from several hurricanes, an earthquake, water scarcity, and multiple power failures. The power grid has now been restored, but with planned blackouts of five hours a day. GREECE: Storm Bora brought strong winds and floodingContinue reading “Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines”

Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo

On Friday, rebels breached Aleppo for the first time since 2016 in a sudden surge of the 13-year civil war which has killed perhaps half a million people and sent some 6.8 million across borders to seek refuge in other countries. More than 120 died in clashes over the weekend, including around 20 civilians. (EllenContinue reading “Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo”

More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines

Praise God, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire yesterday. Israel must withdraw all its forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days, and Hezbollah fighters must retreat 40 km (25 miles) from the border with Israel. Thank You, Lord, for this ceasefire and for the lives that will be saved because of it. We askContinue reading “More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines”