Deadly Earthquake in Nepal

More than 157 people died and over 170 were injured in a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal Friday night and flattened many villages. People as far away as New Delhi, India, also felt the tremors. Then, today, another earthquake hit in the same area as the first, Ramidanda in Jajarkot district, followed byContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in Nepal”

Nepal Shaken by Earthquakes, Persecution

Two earthquakes five hours apart shook western Nepal yesterday, killing four children and two adults. People as far away as New Delhi, India, also felt the tremors. The Himalayan country of more than 30 million people is still rebuilding after two earthquakes in 2015 killed almost 9,000 people and destroyed more 824,000 homes. With 258Continue reading “Nepal Shaken by Earthquakes, Persecution”

Mass Shooting in Izhevsk, Russia

Monday, at a school in Izhevsk, western Russia, 17 people, including 11 children were shot and killed by a former student; and 24 people, including 22 children were injured. Lord, please have mercy on the people of Russia. As their country goes through so much right now, it’s so hard to take in this news.Continue reading “Mass Shooting in Izhevsk, Russia”

Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge

Yesterday, a deadly aftershock of 6.8 magnitude shook Michoacan State, west of Mexico City, just three days after Monday’s 7.6 earthquake, which killed two and fell on the anniversary of two other Mexico earthquakes. In fact, both the 2022 and 2017 earthquakes happened not long after an alarm sounded as part of a ceremony heldContinue reading “Earthquakes Set Mexico on Edge”

Using Our Trials Well

How have the pandemic and other events of this past year nudged you to do more of the things that matter most? Have you spent more time in prayer? Rested? Given quality time to your spouse and children? Begun doing Bible study together with them? Reached out to bless your neighbors and share Christ withContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”