A Prayer for our Nation, Leaders, Elections

Lord, we come before You now for this nation. The enemy has his plans, but we ask for Your plans, O Sovereign God. We long for a nation where people are free to worship and love You, to go about their days doing the things that matter most, where every child is fed and thoseContinue reading “A Prayer for our Nation, Leaders, Elections”

The Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan

The Baloch number nearly 7 million in Pakistan, divided into about 53 different tribes speaking several languages. They are Sunni Muslims, about 5 million of whom live in the large, highly mountainous and sparsely populated province of Balochistan. They claim to descend from the prophet Muhammad’s uncle, Ameer Hamza, and are nearly 100% unreached withContinue reading “The Baloch of Balochistan, Pakistan”

Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!

Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhad al-Qadi, 52, yesterday from a tunnel in Gaza. He is a Muslim Bedouin, husband of two wives and father of 11 children, abducted October 7 by Hamas terrorists from Magen kibbutz, where he worked as a security guard. For more updates on Israel and Gaza, and to pray by nameContinue reading “Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!”

Terrorism in Nigeria Causes 70 Churches to Close

Terrorist attacks, especially the brutal Christmas attacks, have forced the Church of Christ in Nations denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria’s Plateau state. (July 8, CDI-MSN) “All our worship church buildings in these communities were burned down by the terrorists,” Rev. Amos Mohzo, president of COCIN, said. “Internally Displaced Christians from these communitiesContinue reading “Terrorism in Nigeria Causes 70 Churches to Close”

Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices

The Taliban issued new laws last week banning women’s voices and bare faces in public. (Fox News, August 22) Under the new vice and virtue laws, a woman’s body must be completely covered at all times in public, including her face. Her clothing must be loose, long and in thick. They must cover themselves inContinue reading “Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women’s Faces, Voices”

Global Hunger Sunday

More than 800 million people in the world don’t have enough food to eat. According to Humanitarian Action’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2024, these nations rank the hungriest: Want to make a difference? Visit GlobalHungerRelief.org. Home Lord, please have mercy on the millions who are hungry. Most are in countries torn apart by violence and terror,Continue reading “Global Hunger Sunday”

Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia

BANGLADESH and northeast INDIA: At least 11 have died in India’s Tripura state, and two in Bangladesh, due to heavy flooding which has submerged hundreds of homes, affecting nearly 3 million people. More than 64,000 have been displaced in Tripura. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. INDIA: An explosion in a pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia”

Topple My Pride

God hates pride, and must bring it down, because pride sets myself up as an idol before God, as I bow to my own opinions and desires and push others to bow to them too.  But humility draws God near, and brings His favor. James 4:6, Proverbs 8:13, Isaiah 25:11, Jeremiah 49:16.  Lord, forgive meContinue reading “Topple My Pride”

Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria

Ada Anioma, Christian wife of the attorney general of Nigeria’s Delta state, Peter Mrakpor, was abducted from a Bible study in Asaba July 30. Gunmen killed her driver and a policeman in the attack. (August 1, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) Father God, please comfort the families of Ada’s driver and the policeman. Be aContinue reading “Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria”

Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel

Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Avraham Munder (m, 78), Yagev Buchshtab (m, 34), Alexander Dancyg (m, 75), Yoram Metzger (m, 80), Chaim Peri (m, 79) and British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell (m, 51) from a tunnel in Khan Younis Monday. They were captured from Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7 HamasContinue reading “Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”