This update on Syria is from Open Doors’ 2022 World Watchlist: “Violence against Christians decreased in Syria, which is news worth celebrating. And yet … even though the public threat of ISIS has largely subsided, Christians in Syria still grapple with daily persecution that may become violent. … Where extremists control territory, any public expressionContinue reading “Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life””
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Prayers for Our Young People
Lord, we ask You for our youth, that You will give them a hunger for You. Ground them deep in faith. When they call to You, answer them, O God, in powerful ways. Give them a passion for Your Word, and clarity to distinguish truth from lies. Bring to them Godly relationships who will challengeContinue reading “Prayers for Our Young People”
Pray for Aid to Reach War-Torn Tigray
It has already been over a week since Tigrayan and Ethiopian forces agreed to peace and promised to allow much needed humanitarian aid deliveries to the more than six million people suffering from acute hunger in war-torn northern Ethiopia. But so far, entry is still closed. Let’s continue praying for this country listed among theContinue reading “Pray for Aid to Reach War-Torn Tigray”
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”
Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Sunday was the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians, and many Christians are setting aside this whole month of November, as well, to pray. Click here to view this moving video from the heart of a sister in Nigeria, by Voice of the Martyrs: Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the worldContinue reading “Prayer for Persecuted Christians”
Peace Promised for Tigray
After two years of war that plunged more than six million people into acute hunger, caused thousands of deaths, and displaced millions of families from their homes, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government agreed Wednesday evening to permanently end hostilities. Praise God! This is a direct answer to our prayers forContinue reading “Peace Promised for Tigray”
Christians Released from Iranian Prison
Praise God two Christian prisoners in an Iranian prison known as the “torture factory” were recently released without explanation. Both Nasser Narvad Gol-Tapeh, a 61-year old Christian man and house church attender, and Fariba Dalir, a 51-year-old mother and house church planter, were charged with “acting against national security” because of their underground church involvement.Continue reading “Christians Released from Iranian Prison”
Fighting for Russia’s Heart
Ukraine announced this week an estimated 70,000 Russian troops have died since the invasion began early this year. Let’s pray and not cease…. Lord, we ask You, please, for a Great Awakening all throughout Russia. Meet every leader and influencer in powerful ways, showing them that You alone are God. Pursue them with Your love,Continue reading “Fighting for Russia’s Heart”
A Deadly Weekend
When tens of thousands of people pressed into the streets of Seoul, South Korea‘s Itaewon neighborhood Saturday night to celebrate Halloween, the crowds grew so dense, they panicked, crushing people underfoot. A total of 154 died. In Mogadishu, Somalia on Saturday, at least 100 died and more than 300 others were wounded when two carContinue reading “A Deadly Weekend”
Letters Smuggled Out of North Korea
Yesterday, we prayed for North Korea, where between 300,000 and 500,000 Christians follow Jesus secretly. “Any North Korean caught following Jesus is at immediate risk of imprisonment, brutal torture, and/or death,” states Open Doors. An estimated 50,000 to 70,000 Christians are imprisoned in labor camps and prisons. In addition, North Koreans have been facing death byContinue reading “Letters Smuggled Out of North Korea”
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