A Lost and Dying World

Hamas terrorists returned to Israel the murdered bodies of four hostages—Shlomo Mansour, 86, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, 50, and Itzik Elgarat, 69. In return, Israel released 643 prisoners and detainees. Both Gaza and Israel are more than 97% unreached, which means the perhaps 60,000 or so who have died in that war likely neverContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”

Pray They Will Hear

In just a few days, we begin our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, here at the Prayer Wall — a special time for Christians all over the world to pray together for every heart in every nation to awaken to God’s love. Did you know that 3.37 billion people still haveContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”

Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30. Come join our army as we pray for these closed nations, for persecuted Christians, for their persecutors and for seekers who don’t know how to find Christ. Enter your email below to receive the daily posts in time for your morning quiet timesContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous”

A Covering for the Persecuted, A Savior for the Persecutors

As we pray for believers in danger throughout the world this Christmas, I have been thinking on Mary and Joseph’s escape to Egypt in Matthew 2:13-15, when Herod set out to murder Jesus. What a threat to satan’s purposes of killing, stealing and destroying is this One who came to give us abundant life. JohnContinue reading “A Covering for the Persecuted, A Savior for the Persecutors”

Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. An airstrike on several multi-story buildings in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed at least 87 and injured more than 40 Saturday. Gaza is 99% unreached with the gospel. That means the more than 42,000 Palestinians who have died so far in this war mostContinue reading “Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands”

Summer Olympics

Teams of Christians from all over the world arrived in Paris early and have already shared the good news with hundreds of lost people there for the Olympics. Reports are coming in of dozens turning to Christ daily. As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray the good news will run fast, spreading from person toContinue reading “Summer Olympics”

Christians Tortured, Killed in Ukraine and Russia

In the midst of war and persecution, hearts hungry for hope are turning to Jesus. Release International reports that in areas of Russian-occupied Ukraine, churches have been forcibly closed, and several Christian leaders openly praying for Ukraine have disappeared or faced abduction, torture and death. In Russia, priests have been arrested, imprisoned or otherwise silencedContinue reading “Christians Tortured, Killed in Ukraine and Russia”

Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous

Join tomorrow for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. For billions of people across the areas colored red in this map below, fear and uncertainty are a constant reality. Christians and even seekers asking questions about Jesus are severely persecuted, often by beatings, imprisonment or death. And yet, in ChristContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous”

Refugees in the News This Week

Pakistan is forcing 1.5 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants out of their country. So far, more than 250,000 have returned homeless to impoverished Afghanistan just as winter comes. Refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan have reported mass killings of perhaps 800 people, most from the Masalit ethnic group in a camp for internally displaced people.Continue reading “Refugees in the News This Week”

Pray for Christians in Danger

Join us for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Next Sunday, November 5 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Some believers will be setting aside the entire month to fast and pray. What about you? How is God leading you to prepare? Will you invite your whole churchContinue reading “Pray for Christians in Danger”