Hindis of North America

Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators and specialists in I.T. The largest pockets are found in cities like NewContinue reading “Hindis of North America”

A Prayer for Our Hearts and Nation

O Lord, we are so in need of You. Hear our prayers, please, and forgive us. While we were busy with matters that are here today and gone tomorrow, idols have crept in and taken over our attention. We scroll through social media, wanting what we don’t have and begrudging those who have it. WeContinue reading “A Prayer for Our Hearts and Nation”

Continued Prayer for Uvalde

A retired pastor, great grandfather of one of the fallen children in the Uvalde tragedy, told those gathered at a prayer vigil Thursday night he does not want to have hate in his heart for the murderer. In the aftermath of last Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in the small Texan community, speciallyContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Uvalde”

21 Killed in Mass Shooting

After Tuesday’s mass shooting of 19 children and two adults in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school 54 miles from the Mexico border, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, for Your arms around the families grieving right now. Come so close to them that they hear Your voice comforting them and feel Your strong handsContinue reading “21 Killed in Mass Shooting”

Hermits Peak Fire

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire, which began on April 6, has now destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres and homes in New Mexico. With more than 2,000 firefighters working tirelessly, as of yesterday, the blaze was only 27% contained. Let’s continue to pray for those who are in harm’s way, and those who haveContinue reading “Hermits Peak Fire”

Fires in New Mexico

About 6,000 homes have been evacuated and more than 15,000 homes are expected to be affected this week, with a total of more than 300,000 acres already burned in New Mexico this year due to drought. Let’s pray. Lord, please bring rain. Heal the land. Heal hurting hearts. Rescue those in danger. Cast out fearContinue reading “Fires in New Mexico”

National Day of Prayer

Let’s join together with Christians all across our nation and the world today as we pray for the USA. Pray for Our Government I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives inContinue reading “National Day of Prayer”

Haredim in North America

The Haredim number nearly 500,000 in North America, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictly adhere to Jewish laws and traditions. (See more and prayer walk their neighborhoods at UPGNorthAmerica.com.) Lord,Continue reading “Haredim in North America”

Punjabi Sikhs of North America

Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere from 670,000 to 1,000,000 in North America, mostly in Toronto, Vancouver, various cities in California, and in the Richmond Hill area of Queens in New York City. Originally from the Punjab border region of India and Pakistan, they believe in one God and the equality of all people. (Read more atContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”