HAITI: Another 200 police officers from Kenya have arrived in Port-au-Prince, joining 400 from last month, to help stop gang violence that has rocked the island for years. Another 2,500 police and soldiers from at least six other Caribbean and African nations are expected to join in the fight for Haiti’s freedom over the nextContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”
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Pray for Awakening in Our Nation
Lord, we pray for this nation. Awaken us. Revive us. Remind us of the things that matter most. And heal us. We ask You to be a Shield around those who are working for Your purposes. May every evil attack fall to the ground or bounce back to hit the enemy in the face. Lord,Continue reading “Pray for Awakening in Our Nation”
Government Leaders
Lord, we ask You for a great Awakening in this nation. Restrain what is wrong. Restore what is right. Draw those running for office and every government leader to Yourself in such powerful ways the veil will be lifted from their eyes and they will see You as You truly are. We ask You forContinue reading “Government Leaders”
Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal
A landslide last Friday near Simaltal swept two busses carrying 65 people into a swollen river. Several bodies have been found, but 55 are still missing. This year’s monsoon rains came late to Nepal, already killing more than 100 people since mid-June: at least 24 in other landslides, 19 by lightning strikes, and several moreContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Landslides in Nepal”
From Depression to JOY
Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”
Syrians Find Hope in Christ
The Christian population of Syria has diminished dramatically and many church buildings lie in ruins after more than a decade of civil war and last year’s earthquakes. But these factors have also brought about a hunger for Truth among Muslims, and more and more are now converting to Christianity. Nearly 90% Muslim, Syria is #12Continue reading “Syrians Find Hope in Christ”
Update from Christians in Gaza City
The Christians sheltering in two churches in Gaza City were faced with difficult decisions once again last week. “Israel has dropped leaflets ordering everyone in ‘Old Gaza’ to evacuate,” Harriet Lawrence, a former Christian teacher in the Gaza Strip, wrote on Facebook. “There are still hundreds of Christians safe harboring in the Greek Orthodox andContinue reading “Update from Christians in Gaza City”
Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles
USA: Hurricane Beryl left about two million without power in Texas during dangerously high temperatures, and killed one in Louisiana and six in Texas, adding to the death toll of at least 11 in the Caribbean. US states in its northeasterly pathway now face heavy rain and flooding. Meanwhile, heatwaves have caused at least fourContinue reading “Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles”
July 4 Weekend in Review
It was two years ago that seven people died and close to 40 were injured at Highland Park. This year’s July 4 holiday weekend has also been a difficult one. Let’s pray for those who are mourning or in need of healing. Mass shootings: Other Tragedies: HIT-AND-RUN: Three children and two adults on bikes wereContinue reading “July 4 Weekend in Review”
Awaken Us
Lord, how easy it is to follow our enemy’s paths, for wide they are. But the straight, high path that leads to You is narrow. Draw us there, Lord. Every leader, every heart throughout this whole nation … draw us into You. Get up in our face, reveal Your grace, and save us. We haveContinue reading “Awaken Us”
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