Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia

INDONESIA: About 300 rescuers continue their search for students, mostly boys aged 12-18, buried beneath the rubble of a Muslim boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, which was under construction for expansion and collapsed on them during afternoon prayers Monday. Female students praying in another section of the building were able to escape. A 6.5Continue reading “Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia”

Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines Tuesday has left at least 72 dead and hundreds injured. Amid seven or more aftershocks, thousands of people have been sleeping on the streets. Most of the victims are from the island of Bogo, including seven deaths in a village built to shelter victims of Typhoon Haiyan, whichContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines”

Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts

VIETNAM: Typhoon Bualoi killed eight, injured seven and left 17 fishermen missing yesterday, before moving on to LAOS. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal the wounded, provide for those in need and comfort those who mourn. Do it in a way that points all eyes to You. So many in Vietnam have yet toContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts”

This Weekend in the USA

At least four died and eight were wounded when an ex-Marine rammed a vehicle through the front of a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, yesterday, opened fire, and then burned the building. Police shot and killed the terrorist. A gunman in a boat opened fire at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina SaturdayContinue reading “This Weekend in the USA”

“A Miracle”: Annunciation Gunshot Victim Shows Signs of Recovery

We have been praying here at PrayerWall.pw for 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the mass shooting at her school last month. After weeks in a coma, she now shows signs of steady progress toward recovery. Letter from Sophia’s parents: “On behalf of our entire family, we want to extend ourContinue reading ““A Miracle”: Annunciation Gunshot Victim Shows Signs of Recovery”

The World Awakens

Army of God, we have been praying here at PrayerWall.pw for an awakening to Christ in this nation and across the world. It’s happening now. On the International Day of Peace, at the funeral of an outspoken Christian martyred for his faith, thousands stood to choose peace with God. Up to 277,000 people gathered forContinue reading “The World Awakens”

Super Typhoon Ragasa Rages Across Six Nations

Super Typhoon Ragasa caused three deaths in the PHILIPPINES before brushing TAIWAN, where it killed 14 and left 22 still missing. From there it moved on to HONG KONG and southern CHINA on its path to VIETNAM, LAOS and northern THAILAND. On Ragasa’s tail, Tropical Storm Bualoi (Opong) is expected to hit Bicol in theContinue reading “Super Typhoon Ragasa Rages Across Six Nations”

See You at the Pole

Christian students in the US and in many places across the world are gathering today at their school’s flagpole for a Global Student Day of Prayer to pray for their schools, friends, teachers, government, and nation. Let’s join them in prayer that today will be the turning point for this generation to turn to Christ andContinue reading “See You at the Pole”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past five years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

More Martyrs in Yelwata

On August 11, Fulani once again attacked Yelwata Village, Nigeria, where more than 200 Christians were slaughtered in June. In a shootout at Udei town in the same county, police had just repelled Fulani militants, when shots were reported near Yelwata. Security agents fired on the invaders, who then fled with bullet injuries, but threeContinue reading “More Martyrs in Yelwata”