Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer

ISRAEL: Russian-Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov is finally free, although with much back pain and other physical difficulties. She was kidnapped in Baghdad, IRAQ in March 2023 by IRAN-backed Kataeb Hezbollah militia (not the same as Lebanon’s Hezbollah).  BELARUS pardoned 52 political prisoners this week and released them into LITHUANIA.  NEPAL: The death toll rose toContinue reading “Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer”

Worship in the Midst

Whatever you’re going through, however the struggles of this world have weighed you down, lay it all at Jesus’ feet now. And worship Him. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in YouContinue reading “Worship in the Midst”

The Church Must SHINE in This Present Darkness

In the wake of the hatred and violence of recent days, let us take up the torch of Truth and Love, praying in unity and in Christ’s power. Let us shine so brightly for Him in the midst of this present darkness that those who are lost draw near to His light in us likeContinue reading “The Church Must SHINE in This Present Darkness”

Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo

AFGHANISTAN: A dangerous 5.2 magnitude aftershock hit the southeast Friday within 12 hours of another powerful aftershock Thursday. Both came just days after earthquakes Sunday and Tuesday killed more than 2,205 and injured some 3,640. NEPAL: At least 19 have died, hundreds have been injured and the prime minister has resigned during violent youth-led protestsContinue reading “Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo”

Update on Children Injured in Minnesota School Shooting

Sophia Forchas, 12, who was shot in the head during the attack on Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27 has been in a coma. She is still in critical condition but showing some signs of improvement after surgeons removed half of her skull to give her brain the room needed to swell fromContinue reading “Update on Children Injured in Minnesota School Shooting”

Middle East Update for Prayer

In August, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting air raid sirens that sent millions into shelters in central Israel and Jerusalem.  Later, Israel launched a strike which killed the Iran-backed Houthi prime minister, as well as four others in his Cabinet and a powerful interior minister.  In retaliation,Continue reading “Middle East Update for Prayer”

A Gathering of Oppressive Nations

The leaders of two Communist and one post-Communist nation met together Tuesday, as China‘s Xi Jinping put on a display of hundreds of advanced weapons and more than 10,000 troops in a massive parade in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia‘s Vladimir Putin joining him. Over the last few years,Continue reading “A Gathering of Oppressive Nations”

Afghan Quake Update, Sudan Landslide and Other Prayers

AFGHANISTAN: The death toll from Sunday’s midnight earthquake and a subsequent 5.2 aftershock Tuesday has risen to over 1,411, with more than 3,124 injured in the mountainous eastern region. Dozens of commandos have been airlifted to rescue survivors where planes cannot land. SUDAN: A landslide leveled the village of Tarasin in Central Darfur Sunday, leavingContinue reading “Afghan Quake Update, Sudan Landslide and Other Prayers”

Blast and Floods in Pakistan

At least 11 died and about 40 others were injured in a suicide bombing at a political rally in Quetta, Balochistan province, where hundreds had gathered. Meanwhile, severe flooding in Punjab‘s farming belt has affected more than two million people and brought a death toll of at least 33 over just a few days. AboutContinue reading “Blast and Floods in Pakistan”

Earthquake in Afghanistan

At least 800 people have died, about 2,800 have been injured, and hundreds more could be buried beneath rubble, after a shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook buildings from Kabul, Afghanistan to Islamabad, Pakistan early yesterday morning. (See September 4 update.) The epicenter was about 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Jalalabad, Nangarhar province,Continue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”