Just two weeks after Turkey’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 48,000, another 6.3 magnitude quake, followed by 90 aftershocks, hit Antakya (the ancient biblical city of Antioch) on Monday. At least six people died, with nearly 300 injured, and 130 injured in northwest Syria. Let’s continue to pray for these and all those sufferingContinue reading “Antioch Aftershock”
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Miracles in the Earthquake
The death toll in southern Turkey and northern Syria from the February 6 earthquake is now upwards of 44,000. On Tuesday, rescuers freed nine more survivors from their rubble prisons. But now that it’s been well over a week, finding anyone alive is a miracle. Today, I feel the Lord leading us to focus ourContinue reading “Miracles in the Earthquake”
Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake
Christians in Syria and Turkey are asking for prayer for God’s empowering and wisdom, as they work together around the clock to help those in desperate need in the aftermath of this week’s vicious series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Believers throughout both countries have sent medical units, food, blankets, baby formula and otherContinue reading “Christians Spread Love in Wake of Quake”
Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia, killing 4 yesterday, the latest in a string of hundreds of strong quakes recorded in that province since the beginning of January. This comes after November’s 5.6 quake in Java Province that killed more than 331. Meanwhile, Turkey and Syria continue to reel with hundreds of aftershocks, someContinue reading “Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia”
Christians Trapped Under Rubble
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Monday has risen to nearly 8,000 now. In Turkey, about 6,000 deaths have been reported and around 35,000 injured. In Syria, close to 2,000 have been reported dead and nearly 4,000 injured. Over 16,000 search and rescue teams and additional international teams haveContinue reading “Christians Trapped Under Rubble”
Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria
A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Gaziantep in southeast Turkey near the border of Syria yesterday, causing the deaths of more than 4,000 people in both countries. Thousands are injured and many are still missing. Let’s pray. Lord, please protect and rescue those who are trapped. Keep them safe and warm. Guide rescuers to findContinue reading “Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria”
Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus
Here at the Prayer Wall, as we pray for the Middle East, we often pray for Jesus to meet Muslims in their dreams, because that is one of the main ways they are coming to faith without access to the Gospel. This week, a missionary friend shared with me this story about a Syrian womanContinue reading “Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus”
Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus
Altair (not his real name) endured excruciating torture at the hands of Syrian forces for many months as they sought information on his brother fighting in the resistance army — information Altair did not have. At some point in his life, he had seen the Jesus Film, and as they stretched his arms out likeContinue reading “Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus”
Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life”
This update on Syria is from Open Doors’ 2022 World Watchlist: “Violence against Christians decreased in Syria, which is news worth celebrating. And yet … even though the public threat of ISIS has largely subsided, Christians in Syria still grapple with daily persecution that may become violent. … Where extremists control territory, any public expressionContinue reading “Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life””
Stranded with Scorpions
A group of 39 refugees and migrants has been stranded on a Greek inlet of the Evros River for several days without food or water, among them a five-year-old Syrian girl who is now dead and another girl, age nine, who is gravely ill, both due to scorpion stings. Lord, please make a way forContinue reading “Stranded with Scorpions”
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