At least 121 people died and 35 others were injured Tuesday in a crowd crush in India, after self-proclaimed god-man Bhole Baba preached. An estimated 80,000 people were expected to attend the satsang, or Hindu prayer meeting, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. But perhaps 250,000 people showed, and when Baba completed his sermon, the crowd surgedContinue reading “Death at the Feet of a Man-god”
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A Hot and Deadly Summer
Up to 448 people have died from intense heat in INDIA since March, and more than 40,000 cases of heatstroke have been reported in recent days, with temperatures over 100F on a constant basis. Most vulnerable to heat exhaustion (dizziness, headaches, shaking, thirst) are those without electricity, such as the homeless and poor. If temperaturesContinue reading “A Hot and Deadly Summer”
Deadly Cyclone in India, Bangladesh
Since Cyclone Remal blew through eastern India and Bangladesh on Sunday, at least 23 people have died and millions are without power. At least 13 died in Bangladesh and 13 million lost electricity. The storm also hit India’s West Bengal, damaging homes and causing power outages. Then on Tuesday, a stone quarry collapsed in India’sContinue reading “Deadly Cyclone in India, Bangladesh”
Hindis of North America
Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Christ in Their Dreams
You may have noticed here at the Prayer Wall that we often ask the Lord to meet people in dreams, visions and other miraculous ways, especially in countries closed off to the Gospel, where Bibles are not available, Christians are persecuted, and missionaries are not permitted. He is answering! In fact, as Muslims fast andContinue reading “Christ in Their Dreams”
Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE
More than 100 people are missing and at least 50 have died due to the bursting of a glacial lake, which sent flash floods through several towns in northeastern India’s Sikkim State Wednesday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and HinduContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE”
Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus
Right now, September 19-28, Hindus around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birthday of Ganesh, an idol with an elephant’s head revered for removing obstacles. Ceremonies involve a 16-step ritual of offerings, culminating in immersing the idol in water. A curse is believed to fall on anyone who happens to catch aContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”
Hindis of North America
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Hindis of North America
Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators and specialists in I.T. The largest pockets are found in cities like NewContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
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