Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25

At least 25 Christians died and about 63 were wounded when a suicide bomber opened fire on worshippers at a church in Damascus Sunday, and then detonated himself. About 350-400 Christians were in attendance at Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelia neighborhood at the time, and several children were among the victims. The terroristContinue reading “Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25”

Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice

Let’s continue to pray for the many displaced people in Myanmar and surrounding areas, after the earthquake and as military strikes continue. Lord, please hold back the enemy. Block the violence. Stop the war. Rescue those who are trapped. Comfort those who mourn. Get help to those in need. Make the way for Christians toContinue reading “Refugee Finds Jesus After Narrowly Escaping Death Twice”

African Refugees Find New Life After Tragedy

Amadou fled his native African country with his wife and two daughters to escape the jihadist attacks that put his family’s lives at risk. They crossed the Sahara Desert intent on reaching the Mediterranean Sea and, ultimately, Europe. But when the time came to board the boat, Amadou’s wife was unable to go, and he andContinue reading “African Refugees Find New Life After Tragedy”

Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer

Christianity in Syria dates back to the Apostle Paul in the first century, and holds some of the world’s most ancient churches and monasteries. But in recent years, Islamic terrorists martyred vast numbers of Christians, dropping their population from around 10% in 2011 to less than 2% today in what some countries have termed aContinue reading “Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer”

Muslim Murderer of Christians Gives His Life to Christ

What does it take for a jihadist to turn to Jesus? A Muslim extremist in central Africa, Wesley Saliboko murdered people in his fight against Christians. But each time he participated in the violence jihad demanded of him, his heart filled with sorrow. “I did not want to live with this sorrow in my heart,”Continue reading “Muslim Murderer of Christians Gives His Life to Christ”