Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas

As we gather with loved ones this Christmas and worship God freely in our churches, let’s take a moment to pray together as a family for persecuted Christians throughout the world who don’t have that freedom or who are in the midst of a war not their own. Lord, we ask You for Christians inContinue reading “Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas”

Gaza Christians, Child Dies of Malnutrition

Around 600 Christians remain in Gaza, most of those harboring in one of two churches in Gaza City. This week, the young daughter of a Christian taking shelter in the Greek Orthodox Church passed away, largely due to malnutrition and inadequate medical care. “She was the light and life of her mama. Please pray forContinue reading “Gaza Christians, Child Dies of Malnutrition”

Three Dead at Christian School in Wisconsin

A teacher and two teenaged students died Monday at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, when one of the teens, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, opened fire during a study hall and then killed herself. Six other students were injured, two in critical condition. Lord, please comfort those who mourn and heal the wounded, especially thoseContinue reading “Three Dead at Christian School in Wisconsin”

Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers

Category 4 Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit MAYOTTE (French territory in the Indian Ocean) in nearly 100 years, killed at least 11 people this weekend, but possibly hundreds. Entire neighborhoods, especially where people lived in shanties, were wiped out. Pray for families who have lost much, that God will meet them in powerfulContinue reading “Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers”

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime

With Russia, Iran and Hezbollah distracted by their own devastating wars with tremendous losses, the brutal Bashar Assad regime they had backed in Syria easily fell to rebel forces in just a few days, ending 50 years of rule by the Assad family and freeing prisoners from jail. But Syria could be trading one terroristContinue reading “Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime”

Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza

IDF forces recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky, murdered by Hamas about four months after he was taken hostage last year. He was held alongside hostage Noa Argamani, rescued this summer, and Yossi Sharabi, probably killed in an air strike. An investigation into the deaths of six hostages found in a tunnel beneath KhanContinue reading “Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza”

Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines

CUBA: The energy grid crashed once again, leaving millions in darkness early Wednesday morning in the Communist island still reeling from several hurricanes, an earthquake, water scarcity, and multiple power failures. The power grid has now been restored, but with planned blackouts of five hours a day. GREECE: Storm Bora brought strong winds and floodingContinue reading “Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines”

American-Israeli Hostages Update

The IDF announced Monday that an American-Israeli hostage previously believed alive was actually killed in Nir Oz during the Hamas-led attack on October 7 last year. Omer Maxim Neutra, the 21-year-old grandson of Holocaust survivors, grew up on Long Island, New York, where he attended a Jewish high school. In 2020, he spent a gapContinue reading “American-Israeli Hostages Update”

Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden

Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”