Day 13: West Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:1-9 Of the 4,476 Christians worldwide who died last year for their faith, 3,100 were martyred in Nigeria. Attacks on churches in that country during worship have become tragically commonplace, along with mass shootings and abductions (2,830 last year). Since the beginning of 2025,Continue reading “Day 13: West Africa”

5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer

As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s pray also for those suffering and grieving in these countries: ISRAEL: In a tunnel in Khan Younis, GAZA, the IDF found the remains of five Israelis killed during the massacre by Hamas terrorists on October 7: Ravid Katz, 51, Oren Goldin, 33, MayaContinue reading “5 More Hostages Found, Typhoon Gaemi and Other Headlines for Prayer”

Upcoming Elections

Perhaps the biggest election year in history, 2024 has been dubbed “Super Election Year,” with more than 60 nations holding national elections involving some 2 billion voters. Upcoming Election Events for June-July: FRANCE: Parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 will also determine the prime minister position. IRAN: After a helicopter crash killed PresidentContinue reading “Upcoming Elections”

Day 13: West Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:1-9 Of the 4,998 Christians worldwide who died last year for their faith, 82 percent were martyred in Nigeria. That is an average of 14 believers murdered per day in that one country alone! Attacks on churches during worship have become tragically commonplace, alongContinue reading “Day 13: West Africa”

Christians Jailed for Their Faith

UGANDA: On the third day of an evangelistic campaign in Soroti, a crowd of Muslims beat the Christian preachers for quoting the Quran. Police then arrested two of the evangelists, Joseph Omadi and Isaac Napakol, for “wounding the religious feelings” of the Muslim community. Their physical condition has worsened considerably in prison this past month.Continue reading “Christians Jailed for Their Faith”