Missionary to Refugees Killed in Greece

Scottish missionary Elisabeth-Jane “Lisa” Ross, 38, was murdered in Athens, Greece last month, shortly after her arrival to help with refugees.  “Lisa will always be remembered for her unstoppable passion to help those who were less fortunate than herself,” her church in Edinburgh said in a statement. “This passion and deep sense of calling sometimesContinue reading “Missionary to Refugees Killed in Greece”

Refugees in Europe: Problem or Blessing?

When some 70,000 refugees swam from Morocco to the tiny Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, 100 or more died in the attempt, and the world awakened once more to Europe’s “problem.” Over the last decade, tens of millions of refugees have made their way to Europe, many of them Muslims fleeing violent nations inContinue reading “Refugees in Europe: Problem or Blessing?”

Japan Earthquake, Europe Fires, India Floods

Let’s pray together today for survivors and families of those involved in each of these situations. JAPAN: At least 34 died in a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Kumamoto and caused an explosion at a shopping mall Tuesday. Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded, and show the lost Your love and salvation.Continue reading “Japan Earthquake, Europe Fires, India Floods”

Jesus Calms the Sea for Iranian Refugee

Abandoned by his Muslim parents as a child, Ali grew up in northern Iran angry and bitter in a country ruled by a terrorist regime. Seeking a better life for his unborn child, he and his wife fled their homeland and boarded a boat filled with migrants headed for Greece. A sudden storm rose up,Continue reading “Jesus Calms the Sea for Iranian Refugee”

Miracle in the Fire

On New Year’s Eve, a sudden fire ripped through a bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 and injuring 116, ages 14-39. Survivor Laetitia Place described a miracle she witnessed that night. Trapped with no way out, a friend of hers sat down, holding a cross in his hand. The flames burnedContinue reading “Miracle in the Fire”

World News for Prayer

MEXICO: At least 13 died and 98 were injured when a train with 250 on board derailed yesterday in Asunción Ixtaltepec, Oaxaca. SURINAME: A knife attack near Paramaribo killed nine, including five children, four of which were his own, on Saturday. GREECE: All 545 asylum seekers on a sinking fishing vessel were rescued near Gavdos.Continue reading “World News for Prayer”