300 Killed, 30,000 Displaced in Mangu, Nigeria

Over the past month, Fulani terrorists murdered 300 Christians, destroyed 28 church buildings and 2,000 houses, displaced 30,000 people from their homes and looted 150 trailer loads of grain in Mangu County, Plateau State, Nigeria. (See the full Morning Star News story here.) Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal the bodies and minds ofContinue reading “300 Killed, 30,000 Displaced in Mangu, Nigeria”

43 More Martyrs in Nigeria

Armed Muslim extremists and Fulani tribesmen attacked two Christian villages in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 11, killing a pastor, his wife and 41 other people as they slept. They also burned down the church and several homes. Officials buried the 43 who were slain in a mass grave without consent from their families. Most ofContinue reading “43 More Martyrs in Nigeria”

A Deadly March-April in Nigeria

Hundreds of martyrs have fallen over the past two months in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani herdsmen and other Muslim extremists. As you read these horrific accounts of killings in various states, please KADUNA: Terrorists slayed 27 Christians in attacks on March 10 and 14 in two separate villages. Around the same time, extremistsContinue reading “A Deadly March-April in Nigeria”

Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly

Muslim militia from the nomadic Fulani people group killed three worshippers at a Catholic mass on Sunday, June 19, in Nigeria’s Kaduna State; then abducted five men and 31 women and children from a Baptist church service. Two victims were later released to communicate ransom demands. On Sunday, June 5, (the same day about 70Continue reading “Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly”

Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down

Around 300 Amharas died in a mass shooting by Oromo terrorists near the town of Gimbi in the Oromia region of western Ethiopia on Saturday. The Oromo people are mainly Muslim, and the Amhara mainly Ethiopian Orthodox. Due to Islamic extremists, political violence, and denominational protectionism, Ethiopia is listed among the most dangerous countries forContinue reading “Ethiopia: Amharas Gunned Down”

Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers died in a brutal attack Sunday at a Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria. Gunmen rode up on motorcycles and then open-fired, detonating explosives, killing about 70, including children, and abducting others. The church, which seats as many as 1,200, was full for the celebration of Pentecost. Thousands of Christians are martyred everyContinue reading “Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria”

Continued Prayer for Afghanistan

I am still so grieved, as I’m sure you are, too. Today, I’m reposting this prayer from August 18, because it is still the prayer on my heart, and adding yet more prayer, especially now as the August 31 deadline approaches for getting people out of Afghanistan…. Lord, we ask You to be a ShieldContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Afghanistan”

Persecution in Afghanistan

Father, as the resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan goes door-to-door executing Christians who will not renounce their faith, please rise up and fight for Your children. Surround every believer with Your angels. Push back evil, and bring forth good. Block every attempt of violent people to harm, rape, murder or even come near Your children andContinue reading “Persecution in Afghanistan”

Pray for Afghanistan

Afghanistan is #2, second only to North Korea, on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “How we survive daily only God knows. He knows because He has been kind to dwell with us. But we are tired of all the death around us.” secret Afghan believer Oh, Father, please haveContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”