Today, Hindus around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birthday of Ganesh, an idol with an elephant’s head revered for removing obstacles. Ceremonies involve a 16-step ritual of offerings, culminating in immersing the idol in water. A curse is believed to fall on anyone who happens to catch a glimpse of theContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”
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Global Hunger Sunday
More than 800 million people in the world don’t have enough food to eat. According to Humanitarian Action’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2024, these nations rank the hungriest: Want to make a difference? Visit GlobalHungerRelief.org. Home Download a free 31-day Prayer Guide from Global Hunger Relief, click here: Click to access SR_GHR%202025_Prayer%20Guide_8.5×11.pdf Lord, please have mercyContinue reading “Global Hunger Sunday”
The World This Week
INDIA, PAKISTAN: Heavy rain on Tuesday caused flash floods and landslides, killing more than 280, while rescuers search for more than 80 still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir. EUROPE: As temperatures soar and wildfires rage across GREECE, PORTUGAL and SPAIN, thousands have been displaced and at least three have died. About 15 firefightersContinue reading “The World This Week”
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes
ETHIOPIA: A boat carrying 157 Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of YEMEN this weekend, killing at least 76. Some 32 were rescued, but dozens are still missing. SYRIA: Druze militia killed four on Sunday, when clashes once again broke out in Sweida. Before last month’s ceasefire, more than 1,400 died. TAIWAN: Five have diedContinue reading “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes”
Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan
At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan since the start of the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in 2023. Such violent assaults on Christians by both warring sides, as well as other Islamic extremists, ranks the 92% Muslim nation in North Africa among the top five mostContinue reading “Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan”
Be His Light to the Nations – Matthew 5:14-16
If ever there was a time for the church to rise up and shine, to throw off the bushels we’ve hidden Christ’s light beneath, it is now. Matthew 5:14-16. Now is the time to end our bickering and seek the mind of Christ. To pray in unity and in His power. To let His lightContinue reading “Be His Light to the Nations – Matthew 5:14-16”
Floods, Violence and a Ceasefire
CHINA: Floods killed at least 30 in the capital of Beijing, and eight in Hebei province, after days of storms. About 80,000 have been displaced. INDIA: A cloud burst resulting in a flash flood killed at least three, injured others and buried dozens of vehicles in Mandi town, Himachal Pradesh on Monday night. At leastContinue reading “Floods, Violence and a Ceasefire”
Mass Murder in Catholic Church, Congo
Armed with guns and machetes, Muslim terrorists attacked worshippers at a vigil in a Catholic Church around 1 a.m. Sunday in Komanda, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, martyring at least 34, but one source says 43. The Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Forces also abducted several young people and set homes and businesses on fire. PriorContinue reading “Mass Murder in Catholic Church, Congo”
Wildfires Across the World
New wildfires have broken out in CYPRUS (where two have died), TURKEY (where at least 15 have died since June), GREECE, ALBANIA, MONTENEGRO, SERBIA, SPAIN, CANADA, and the USA. In addition, Greece, ITALY, Spain, PORTUGAL and Turkey suffer from extreme heat, with an all-time high of 50.5 Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit) recorded in Silopi, Turkey Friday.Continue reading “Wildfires Across the World”
Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News
CAMBODIA-THAILAND: Conflict broke out yesterday between Thailand and Cambodia, with dozens killed. More than 130,000 Thai citizens have been evacuated from the border region. CHINA: When the flooring gave way in a mine in Inner Mongolia, six university students visiting from Liaoning province fell into a flotation tank and drowned. A teacher was also injured.Continue reading “Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News”
