Headline Prayers

At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, have been wounded in Mexico City, as thousands protest against the MEXICO government and violent crime, especially after the assassination of Uruapan’s mayor Carlos Manzo, an advocate for tough action against cartels. Typhoon Fung-Wong killed at least 18 and displaced about 1.4 million in the PHILIPPINES. InContinue reading “Headline Prayers”

World Headlines for Prayer This Week

INDIA: At least nine died and 16 were injured in a stampede Saturday, when 25,000 Hindus crowded into a temple in Andhra Pradesh state with a capacity for 3,000. Then on Monday night, at least 11 died when passenger and cargo trains collided in Chhattisgarh. TANZANIA: Reports say more than 1,000 have died in politicalContinue reading “World Headlines for Prayer This Week”

130 Dead or Missing in Mexico Floods

Heavy rains and flash floods in Poza Rica, MEXICO, damaged about 100,000 homes, killed at least 64 people and left 65 or more missing, while 10,000 troops work alongside civilians in rescue efforts. Floods and hurricane-force winds of Typhoon Halong in western Alaska, USA, on Monday left one dead and two missing. Some 51 wereContinue reading “130 Dead or Missing in Mexico Floods”

9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers

On Friday, September 19, MEXICO commemorated 40 years since the devastating 8.1 earthquake in 1985 that killed somewhere between 12,000 and 35,000 in Mexico City. On the same day in 2017, just two hours after an annual earthquake drill, a 7.1 quake hit, killing close to 400. Once again, on the very same day inContinue reading “9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers”

Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo

AFGHANISTAN: A dangerous 5.2 magnitude aftershock hit the southeast Friday within 12 hours of another powerful aftershock Thursday. Both came just days after earthquakes Sunday and Tuesday killed more than 2,205 and injured some 3,640. NEPAL: At least 19 have died, hundreds have been injured and the prime minister has resigned during violent youth-led protestsContinue reading “Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo”

Floods and Wars

Flash floods killed 13 in San Antonio, Texas, last week, and at least 8 in West Virginia this week. Indiana, Pennsylvania and other states across the USA have also experienced flooding or are under flood watch. Meanwhile, at least 14 have died in Bihar, INDIA, due to lightning, and Kent, ENGLAND reels from flash floodsContinue reading “Floods and Wars”

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 Wildfires currently rage across North and South Carolina in the U.S., including areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene last fall. Pray for protection over families, homes, businesses, forests, farmlands, and for God to turn every heart to Himself. Meanwhile, fires of another kind have rippled across many countriesContinue reading “Day 25: America”

Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor

A passenger plane carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter carrying three Wednesday night. Both plunged into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., leaving no survivors. Among those who died were young figure skaters who attended a national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Also on Wednesday,Continue reading “Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor”

Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World

PHILIPPINES: Yet another typhoon, Toraji, hit the storm-weary islands Monday. This makes the fourth storm in three weeks. The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths and affected over 9 million people. CUBA: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the eastern coast Sunday, just after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the islandContinue reading “Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World”