Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared story after story of persecuted and martyred Christians, usually at the hands of Muslim extremists. Converts from Islam and those who help them to faith are in the greatest danger, especially in Africa, where more than 90% of the world’s Christian martyrs last year took their last earthlyContinue reading “Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision”
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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”
Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea
Eritrean authorities recently arrested 44 Christians as they gathered in homes, reports Release International. The 39 women and four men will likely face torture and even death unless they renounce Jesus. They join an estimated 400-1000 others imprisoned for their faith in the East African country, which ranks fourth on Open Doors’ World Watchlist ofContinue reading “Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea”
Update from Koher in Prison
Let’s continue to pray for three Christians imprisoned in Mozambique. Here is their story and an update: On November 4, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher met with two South Africans as they prepared for a routine flight to deliver vitamins and other needed supplies to orphanages trapped by ongoing jihadist violence inContinue reading “Update from Koher in Prison”
Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan
A Sudanese-American pastor and three other Christians were gunned down Monday by terrorists in Kadugli, southern Sudan. Four others were also injured in the attack. (Read the full story at MorningStarNews.org.) Although the country had made some strides toward religious freedom, ever since the coup in 2021, Islamic extremism and terrorism, especially against Christians, hasContinue reading “Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan”
Tragic Times in Pakistan
On Sunday, ten children died when a boat carrying 25-30 students on a day trip from school capsized in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Nine are still missing. On the same day, a bus plummeted off a bridge in Balochistan Province, killing 41 people, the third such incident in that state this year (At least 22Continue reading “Tragic Times in Pakistan”
Bomb Kills Dozens of Police in Pakistan
A suspected suicide bomb exploded in a police compound mosque during afternoon prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan yesterday, at least 88 people and injuring about 50 others during afternoon prayers. Pakistan is nearly 98% Muslim and ranks seventh on the list of most dangerous countries for Christians due to violent Islamic oppression. It is home to 828 peopleContinue reading “Bomb Kills Dozens of Police in Pakistan”
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