A Samaritan’s Purse plane carrying medical supplies from Juba, South Sudan to a mobile medical unit in the northeast was hijacked last week. Yasir Mohammed Yusuf snuck on board and hid behind the cargo barrier until after takeoff. With gun in hand, he threatened to kill the pilot and another Samaritan’s Purse staff member, demandingContinue reading “The God Who Made a Hijacker Cry”
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Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza
After two years of darkness, Bethlehem is once again alight with Christmas decorations, offering hope to Palestinian Christians caught up in a war not their own, and hope of salvation for Muslims and Jews who do not yet know the Messiah who was born so humbly in a manger there. Over the last couple ofContinue reading “Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza”
Covering for the Persecuted, Savior for the Persecutors
As we pray for believers in danger throughout the world this Christmas, I have been thinking on Mary and Joseph’s escape to Egypt in Matthew 2:13-15, when Herod set out to murder Jesus. What a threat to satan’s purposes of killing, stealing and destroying is this One who came to give us abundant life. JohnContinue reading “Covering for the Persecuted, Savior for the Persecutors”
Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran
In recent years, high numbers of Muslims have converted to Christianity, a “crime” punishable by death in 98% Muslim Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to follow Christ. Pray for courage, comfort, healing and the Spirit’s empowering for these and other persecuted Christians in Iran:Continue reading “Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran”
Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords
Hamas returned to ISRAEL the remains of Manny Godard, 73, who was killed during the October 7, 2023 attack, and Lt. Hadar Golden, 23, an Israeli soldier murdered in 2014. In exchange, Israel returned the remains of 30 Palestinians, 15 each. The three slain hostages whose bodies remain in GAZA are Ran Gvili, Dror OrContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords”
Drought in Iran, but Also Awakening
With the dams that supply Tehran’s drinking water on the verge of running dry, the president has spoken of evacuating the capital’s ten million people if no rain arrives by next month. Facing its sixth consecutive year of drought, 2025 saw energy shortages and soaring temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit), with only 2.3Continue reading “Drought in Iran, but Also Awakening”
Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches
AFGHANISTAN: Just two months after September’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,200 and injured thousands more, a 6.3 magnitude quake rocked Kohlm in northern Samangan province this Monday, killing at least 27 and injuring almost 1,000. PHILIPPINES: The death toll from Monday’s landfall of Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of this season’s most powerful storms, hasContinue reading “Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches”
North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Over recent years, North Korea’s President Kim Jong Un has inserted himself into the news time and again with his missile launches and tests, trash balloons, soldiers joining Russia in the war against Ukraine, and meetings with world leaders of other oppressive governments. As we prepare for tomorrow’sContinue reading “North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Sudan, ranked #5 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyedContinue reading “Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
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