At least 15 have died, including children and rabbis, and about 40 are injured after Sajid Akram, 50, originally from INDIA, and his son Naveed, 24, open-fired on Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, AUSTRALIA on Sunday. Bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, from SYRIA was shot 4-5 times in the shoulder asContinue reading “Bondi Mass Shooting and Other Headlines for Prayer”
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Floods in Indonesia & Sri Lanka, Conflict in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Africa
ASIA: Continued rain has complicated rescues, as the death toll from floods and storms rose past 1,750, with hundreds still missing. In INDONESIA, 908 have died and 410 are missing, with 800,000 displaced. Rescue teams wade through waste-high mud to find survivors, and starvation has become a real threat. Many communities have been wiped outContinue reading “Floods in Indonesia & Sri Lanka, Conflict in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Africa”
Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants
BANGLADESH: A 5.5 earthquake Friday in Dhaka and a 3.3 aftershock in Ashulia Saturday killed at least ten and injured more than 450. Lord, in the midst of panic and fear, please step in with Your peace. Comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded and rescue those in trouble. Give the lost a hunger forContinue reading “Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants”
The World This Week
INDIA, PAKISTAN: Heavy rain on Tuesday caused flash floods and landslides, killing more than 280, while rescuers search for more than 80 still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir. EUROPE: As temperatures soar and wildfires rage across GREECE, PORTUGAL and SPAIN, thousands have been displaced and at least three have died. About 15 firefightersContinue reading “The World This Week”
Millions of Afghans Forced to Return
Pakistan and Iran continue to expel millions of Afghan refugees who fled their homeland to escape war, poverty and Taliban rule. The more than 2.4 million who have already crossed the border back into Afghanistan now face hunger, persecution and other life-threatening hardships, even torture by the Taliban. Many Afghans reported being beaten by IranianContinue reading “Millions of Afghans Forced to Return”
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes
ETHIOPIA: A boat carrying 157 Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of YEMEN this weekend, killing at least 76. Some 32 were rescued, but dozens are still missing. SYRIA: Druze militia killed four on Sunday, when clashes once again broke out in Sweida. Before last month’s ceasefire, more than 1,400 died. TAIWAN: Five have diedContinue reading “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes”
15 Christian Rohingya Thrown into the Sea
The whereabouts and well-being of 15 Christian Rohingya detained in Delhi for unknown reasons, and then thrown into the Andaman Sea by the Indian navy, are unknown since they swam for their lives to Myanmar, the very country they fled to escape genocide. (Morning Star News, July 1) The Rohingya are a Muslim people groupContinue reading “15 Christian Rohingya Thrown into the Sea”
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”
Day 7: Western Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 85:6-7 Western Europe is the home of such renowned hymn writers, missionaries and preachers as Charles Wesley, Hudson Taylor and Charles Spurgeon. In fact, much of the spread of Christianity throughout the world in recent centuries began with faithful believers in this region whoContinue reading “Day 7: Western Europe”
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”
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