Worshipping Boldly

Happy Palm Sunday! Jesus is still King. Let’s worship Him and pray for those across the world who are persecuted for their faith in Him. Luke 19:28-42 Lord Jesus, today we celebrate Your triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when the people cried out praises to Your name because of the miracles You had done.  In whatContinue reading “Worshipping Boldly”

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 29: Caribbean

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 13:45-46 The first explorers to Latin America landed on the shores of the Dominican Republic in 1492, and subsequent ships brought both Catholic clergy from Europe and slaves from Africa. In 1783, a manumitted slave from the USA served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”

Day 28: South America

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”

Day 27: Central America

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Habakkuk 2:4-14 Christianity arrived in Central America during the 16th century, along with explorers and colonialists who mistreated and enslaved the native people. Juan de Zumarraga, appointed Protector of Indians, is one of many brave missionaries who fought for their rights and eventually helped establishContinue reading “Day 27: Central America”

Day 25: America

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Long-time Communist Cuba is now in talks with the US because of oil blockades and a major energy crisis marked by days-long blackouts across the island country, with food, fuel and medical care running out. Government leaders have agreed to release 51 prisoners, but have not specified yetContinue reading “Day 25: America”

Day 23: Southeast Asia

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:25-28 Southeast Asia is home to nearly 700 unreached people groups. In addition, six of these countries (the most violent of which is Myanmar) are on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of nations persecuting Christians. Christians and seekers of Christ face extreme pressure to conformContinue reading “Day 23: Southeast Asia”

Day 22: South Asia

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening INDIA: On February 14, Hindu extremists in Kapena village blocked a Christian family from burying their son. All 30 believing families in this village have faced the locking of their church and violent pressure to renounce their faith. (Open Doors UK on X, February 19) Lord, please comfortContinue reading “Day 22: South Asia”

Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!

Today, on Day 21 of our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, as we pray for East Asia to awaken to God’s love, we wanted to share with you this miraculous news of answered prayer from North Korea: Praise God! A Christian imprisoned in one of North Korea’s inhumane labor camps is free! DeaconContinue reading “Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!”