Israel Defense Forces announced Monday the deaths of four more hostages whose bodies are still held by Hamas: Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger, and Nadav Popplewell. An investigation is underway, but it appears they were killed together in Hamas custody in Khan Younis several months ago during an Israeli operation in the area. Chaim, Amiram and Yoram were allContinue reading “Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead”
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Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle
On Saturday, North Korea sent another 720 rubbish-laden balloons across the border to South Korea, bringing the grand total to about 3,500 balloons dumping 15 tons of refuse. Why all the mess? News reports tell of NK defectors and activists sending anti-Communist and K-pop propaganda by balloon to North Korea for years now and howContinue reading “Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle”
Myanmar: 45,000 More Rohingya Flee
An estimated 45,000 of Myanmar’s Rohingya have fled Rakhine State since mid-May in clashes between the nation’s ruling junta and the rebel Arakan Army (AA). As the AA now presses into Maungdaw, bordering Bangladesh, yet more Rohingya are expected to be displaced. As a Muslim minority in a Buddhist-majority nation, the Rohingya have faced decadesContinue reading “Myanmar: 45,000 More Rohingya Flee”
Pray for Men in Ministry
It’s easy to get so busy with even good causes that we forget the eternal thing that matters most: LOVE. So many Christian marriages, families, teams, companies and organizations have fallen apart because leaders are more concerned with rules, control, image or accomplishment than with truly caring about those they lead and serve. How muchContinue reading “Pray for Men in Ministry”
Missionaries Killed in Haiti
Gangs shot and killed three missionaries in Haiti Thursday night just as Haitians began to hope the reign of terror could soon come to an end. Jude Montis, 45, served with Missions in Haiti for two decades. The Haitian pastor and mission director leaves behind his wife Eunide and two children, ages 2 and 6.Continue reading “Missionaries Killed in Haiti”
Three More Hostages Found, Plus One
Thursday night, Israeli forces found in Jabaliya, northern Gaza the bodies of an additional three hostages: Orión Hernandez Radoux (m, 30), Hanan Yablonka (m, 42), and Michel Nissenbaum (m, 59). Until recently, no information had surfaced and these three were still believed alive. In addition, we have updated our May 20 post to include RonContinue reading “Three More Hostages Found, Plus One”
Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest
IRAN: President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other high-ranking officials died in a helicopter crash Sunday. By law, Iran must hold elections for a new president within the next 50 days. Lord, we ask You to please lay Your hand on Iran in this vulnerable time. Awaken every heart to Your truth andContinue reading “Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest”
Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
(Updated May 24) Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Ron Benjamin (m, 52), Shani Louk (f, 22), Amit Buskila (f, 28) and Itzhak Gelerenter (m, 53) from a tunnel under the carpet of a Palestinian family’s home in Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza Thursday night. All four escaped the Supernova rave near Re’im,Continue reading “Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the Good News? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed off to the Gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekersContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
Deadly Floods in Afghanistan, and the Persecuted Hazara
Flash floods and mudslides killed more than 300 people and destroyed thousands of houses, mostly in Baghlan, northern Afghanistan last weekend. Let’s pray those in need will find Jesus. Afghanistan is 99.8% Muslim with 68 distinct people groups cut off from the gospel message. Today, we will pray for one of those. The Shi’ite MuslimContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Afghanistan, and the Persecuted Hazara”
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