CONGO (DRC): The RWANDA-backed M23 armed forces have killed more than 413 civilians in South Kivu in recent days. GAZA: Winter storm Byron killed at least 14 people, as houses, walls and tents collapsed, and at least three children died from hypothermia. THAILAND-CAMBODIA: At least 20 soldiers and civilians have died, 200 are wounded andContinue reading “Headlines from Gaza, Congo, Australia, Mexico, Thailand-Cambodia This Week”
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Nigeria Update: 100 Children Rescued
On Monday, the Nigerian government rescued a third of the 303 children recently kidnapped from a Catholic school, and are promising the release of 150 more, plus 12 teachers who were also taken captive from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger state. Another 50 children managed to escape within the first two days of captivity.Continue reading “Nigeria Update: 100 Children Rescued”
Yet More Abductions, Murders, as U.S. Delegation Arrives in Nigeria
On Sunday morning, December 7, gunmen attacked Christians preparing for worship at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Anambra state. They murdered a priest’s wife and another Christian, injured many others, abducted the Rev. Venerable Obies, and set fire to the church, vehicles, homes and other Christians’ property. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, December 9)Continue reading “Yet More Abductions, Murders, as U.S. Delegation Arrives in Nigeria”
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza
After two years of darkness, Bethlehem is once again alight with Christmas decorations, offering hope to Palestinian Christians caught up in a war not their own, and hope of salvation for Muslims and Jews who do not yet know the Messiah who was born so humbly in a manger there. Over the last couple ofContinue reading “Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza”
Covering for the Persecuted, 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 “Covering for the Persecuted, Savior for the Persecutors”
Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas
As we gather with loved ones this Christmas and worship God freely in our churches, let’s take a moment to pray together as a family for persecuted Christians throughout the world who don’t have that freedom. Let’s also pray for God’s provision and protection over the 3.5 million Christians displaced from their homes in NigeriaContinue reading “Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas”
Nearly 1,500 Dead in Asia Floods
The death toll from last week’s devastating floods in several Asian countries has more than doubled, as rescue teams race against time to find and rescue thousands missing amid mud and debris. At least 753 have died in Indonesia, 465 in Sri Lanka, 185 in Thailand and up to 34 in Malaysia. While Thailand andContinue reading “Nearly 1,500 Dead in Asia Floods”
Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update
Two parents have died while awaiting the rescue of their children, held captive with hundreds abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state. Father of three of the victims Anthony Musa suffered a heart attack due to anxiety and hypertension. Details on the woman have not yet been released. An abducted pastor we prayedContinue reading “Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update”
Mass Shootings Thanksgiving Week
A gunman from Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, shot two members of the US National Guard in Washington DC on Wednesday. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is in critical condition. Also in mass shootings last week, at least four died, including three children, and ten were wounded at a child’s birthday party in Stockton,Continue reading “Mass Shootings Thanksgiving Week”
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