As we continue in our prayers for nations devastated by war, let’s also pray for these nations where tension has risen over the last few days: SUDAN: At least 40 people died and more than 70 were injured in a drone attack on an open market in Khartoum amidst clashes between the military and theContinue reading “Clashes in Sudan, Mali”
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Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan
Thousands of angry Muslims went on a rampage last Wednesday in Jaranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan, burning 19 churches and destroying 89 Christian homes, while damaging another 400. (Release International, Aug 21) “We don’t have words to describe the terrible destruction of church buildings, Bibles and everything in them. All we could see were ashes,” saidContinue reading “Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan”
Nigerian Christians Martyred by Fulani
Fulani herdsmen rode through two Christian villages in Benue State on July 16, spraying gunfire and killing six. On July 8, terrorists attacked two other Christian communities, massacring 30; many believers are still missing. In June, Fulani and other Muslim extremists killed at least 46 Christians in the same state. (See Morning Star News, JulyContinue reading “Nigerian Christians Martyred by Fulani”
Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan
After three blasphemy accusations in a row in Pakistan, the third of which was a poster anonymously signed “a warrior of Maryam,” Christians from that town fled their homes last month fearing retribution from local Muslims. At least 15 Christians were taken into custody merely because their identity cards listed Maryam as their hometown. “Pakistan’sContinue reading “Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan”
Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love
With both Muslims and Christians attending the funeral in Mayuge, Uganda, of a convert from Islam to Christianity, Vanisha Namukasa’s pastor Davidson Okirori saw a unique opportunity to share God’s love. He felt the Lord leading him to speak from not only the Bible, but also the Koran and Hadith of Bukhara to show “theContinue reading “Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love”
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 26: North America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Galatians 5 Protestants seeking religious freedom settled in North America in the early 17th century. Since then, many notable movements of the Holy Spirit have arisen, including the recent Asbury Revival (one of many at Asbury over the years) and a Second Great Awakening inContinue reading “Day 26: North America”
Day 25: America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:10-35 Today, all of the countries in the Americas and Caribbean are considered majority Christian and enjoy greater religious freedom than many parts of the world. While the Catholic Church dominates Central and South America, evangelical churches have seen tremendous growth over the pastContinue 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 20: Central Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 95 Acts 2 suggests the Parthians who heard the Gospel at Pentecost would have carried it back to Southern Turkmenistan, among other areas. As Christianity spread farther in the first centuries, several cities along the Silk Road became strong centers for Christian culture andContinue reading “Day 20: Central Asia”
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