Day 21: East Asia

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”

Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants

BANGLADESH: A 5.5 earthquake Friday in Dhaka and a 3.3 aftershock in Ashulia Saturday killed at least ten and injured more than 450. Lord, in the midst of panic and fear, please step in with Your peace. Comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded and rescue those in trouble. Give the lost a hunger forContinue reading “Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants”

A Week Around the World

The last of the hostages in GAZA are set to return to ISRAEL tomorrow. The US plans to send 200 troops to oversee the ceasefire deal. (See our Israel-Gaza page for a list of hostages still believed alive.) An explosion at a Tennessee military explosives manufacturing factory in the USA killed and injured several people.Continue reading “A Week Around the World”

Storms, Quakes, War and More

INDIA: At least 72 have died in Himachal Pradesh due to monsoon rains over the last two weeks. USA: Rescuers continue to search for dozens missing after this weekend’s flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80. Tropical depression Chantel flooded areas of North Carolina over the weekend. Deadly storms last week hit partsContinue reading “Storms, Quakes, War and More”

Dozens of Girls Missing from Christian Camp

At least 82 people, including 28 children, have died in flash floods in central Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 26 feet in just 45 minutes early Friday. At the Christian summer camp for girls, Camp Mystic, raging waters swept children away as they slept, and owner and director, Richard “Dick” Eastland, lostContinue reading “Dozens of Girls Missing from Christian Camp”

Day 21: East Asia

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”

L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers

USA: At least 25 have now died and dozens are missing in the Los Angeles County fires that have burned around 38,630 miles, or roughly 60 square miles. Around 12,000 homes or other buildings have been destroyed and more than 100,000 people are displaced. About 18,500 people are still without power. Yet more strong winds areContinue reading “L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers”

Floods throughout the Earth

In western and central AFRICA, more than 1,000 have died and millions are homeless because of flooding in In EUROPE, at least 24 have died, many are still missing, and tens of thousands have been evacuated because of storm Boris in In ASIA, Typhoon Yagi and now Typhoon Bebinca (the strongest storm to hit ShanghaiContinue reading “Floods throughout the Earth”

Pray through the Headlines

BURKINA FASO: More than 100 Muslim al-Qaeda-linked terrorists attacked and killed about 300 people, mostly civilians and many of them Christians, last Saturday in Barsalogho village near Kaya. One report said they pulled 26 men out of a church and shot them. Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal those who are wounded and traumatized,Continue reading “Pray through the Headlines”

Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting

ISRAEL: The body of Dolev Yahod (m, 35), a medic and married father of four previously believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was found and identified on June 2 at Nir Oz. He left his home to save lives during the October 7 massacre but was killed that day. Still believed to beContinue reading “Israel Hostages, Japan Earthquake, USA Shooting”

Day 21: East Asia

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”

Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash

Rescuers race the clock, freezing rain and possible landslides to find survivors beneath the rubble of several powerful earthquakes that hit the Noto Peninsula since Monday, including a magnitude 7.6. At least 82 people have died and more than 30,000 are displaced, with food running out in the displacement centers and power and water shortagesContinue reading “Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash”

Prayers for Those Suffering from Floods

At least 142 people died in floods and landslides in China in July, but August has brought yet more devastation. In Hebei, at least 29 people died during Typhoon Doksuri and others are still missing. At least 33 died in Beijing, where raging floodwaters carried people away. More than 12 have died in northeastern Jilin,Continue reading “Prayers for Those Suffering from Floods”

Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond

At least 36 people are dead and others are still missing after heavy rains, landslides and flash floods hit South Korea over the weekend. Nearly 8,000 have been evacuated. Meanwhile, tornadoes ravaged areas of Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday. In Delhi schools have closed, as overflow much of the Yamuna River has placed much of theContinue reading “Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond”

Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA

In flash floods and landslides throughout the world these past few days, at least 22 people have died in Delhi, India; six in Kyushu, Japan; and one in northeastern USA. Father, please comfort those who mourn and care for those in need. Carry them through this hard time, and give wisdom to leaders, rescuers, medicalContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA”