As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”
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Pakistan Court Cites Sharia Law, Grants Custody of Christian Child to Her Muslim Kidnapper
Here at the Prayer Wall, we’ve been praying for Maria Shahbaz, a Christian abducted last year at age 12 by her 30-year-old neighbor, Shehryar Ahmad. Despite laws forbidding marriage to a minor and her family’s repeated attempts to legally free her, a federal court last week granted the rapist custody. The two-judge bench — JusticeContinue reading “Pakistan Court Cites Sharia Law, Grants Custody of Christian Child to Her Muslim Kidnapper”
Afghanistan: Dennis Coyle Released!
Dennis Coyle, 64, a Christian researcher we have been praying for here at the Prayer Wall, has now been released! Dennis was abducted by the Taliban just six days after the release of another Christian from the US, Ryan Corbett of New York, who was detained in 2022 for 900 days, until his release in January ofContinue reading “Afghanistan: Dennis Coyle Released!”
Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, an academic researcher of Afghan languages from Colorado, USA, was wrongfully detained by the Taliban over a year ago, and has been held in “near-solitary conditions, requiring permission even to use the bathroom, and without access to adequate medical care.” After spending two decades in Afghanistan, surveying their many languages and helpingContinue reading “Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan”
Day 15: East Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 15: East Africa”
Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, a father of worldwide terrorism whose regime executed perhaps 40,000 of his own countrymen in two days, died in an air strike during Operation Epic Fury. The joint US and Israeli attack on leaders and military targets came after talks with Iran aimed at stopping their production of nuclearContinue reading “Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer”
30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!
In just three days, we will begin our journey through 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19, here at the Prayer Wall. Come join us, as we pray for every nation and every heart to experience Christ! Sign up now to get the daily prayer points delivered to your inbox in timeContinue reading “30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!”
Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ
No matter how hard Islam tries to stamp out Truth, they cannot. God is not confined by terrorism or oppressive regimes. He is well-known for presenting Himself to Muslims in miraculous ways, especially during Ramadan, which falls on February 18-March 19 this year, the same days as our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening.Continue reading “Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ”
Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Sign up below to get the free daily prayer points in your inbox in time for your morning quiet times with God. INDIA: A mob of 150 Hindu nationalists dragged Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik, 35, from a worship service in a houseContinue reading “Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China”
Deadly Winter in Afghanistan
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. At least 61 died and 110 have been injured in heavy snow and rain over the past few days in Afghanistan. More than 450 homes have been destroyed and hundreds of animals have died in at least 15 provinces. An estimated 4-12Continue reading “Deadly Winter in Afghanistan”
