Survivors of both October 7‘s 6.3 magnitude earthquake series and October 11‘s 6.3 had just begun returning to their homes in Herat when yet another 6.3 quake struck in the same region this Sunday. Nearly 2,500 people have died in the combined quakes, and hundreds of people are now buried under debris. As winter approaches,Continue reading “Afghanistan’s Third Round of Earthquakes Since Christians Arrested: 6.3-6.3-6.3”
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Lifting You Up, Ukraine
As we continue praying for the Israel-Gaza conflict and for the hostages by name, let’s also lift up those suffering in Ukraine, where Russian forces have relentlessly assaulted the city of Avdiivka non-stop for almost a week. Ukrainian forces destroyed hundreds of Russian tanks and armored vehicles, and killed thousands of Russian troops. Lord, pleaseContinue reading “Lifting You Up, Ukraine”
Violence in Ecuador
As we continue praying for the Israel-Gaza conflict, and for hostages by name, let’s also lift up Ecuador. Since the dissolving of the mostly Christian nation’s National Assembly in May and the assassination of a presidential candidate days before August’s election, crime and cartel-related violence has risen exponentially. In the past few weeks leading upContinue reading “Violence in Ecuador”
When to Kill a Pet
Do you have a pet sin you don’t want to let go of? Do you feed and “pet” it with your thoughts? Psalm 66 tells us that if we know there is sin in our hearts but we do nothing about it, we are in grave spiritual danger. If I regard sin and baseness in my heartContinue reading “When to Kill a Pet”
What Made You Give In?
A few days ago, I fell asleep while writing at this Prayer Wall and dreamed that a woman who long had resisted temptation gave up and gave in … all the way. It didn’t happen overnight. The enemy had been chipping away at her faith for years. She fought valiantly at first, believing God’s WordContinue reading “What Made You Give In?”
Yet Another Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan
Yesterday, a 6.3 magnitude quake struck near western Afghanistan’s Herat City, flattening homes that withstood Saturday’s 6.3 and causing all the more damage in districts already devastated. A new landslide has now blocked the main highway, making rescue and relief efforts all the more difficult. More than 2,446 died in the combined quakes, at leastContinue reading “Yet Another Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan”
Pray for Israeli Hostages by Name
(Updated December 27, 2025) In a multi-front Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, Muslim extremists slaughtered 1,200 people and abducted 251, taking them to Gaza. During a weeklong truce at the end of November 2023, 105 were released, and four prior to that. In addition, IDF ground forces rescued several hostages alive, recoveredContinue reading “Pray for Israeli Hostages by Name”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
More than 2,400 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after several earthquakes, including one of 6.3 magnitude, hit western Afghanistan Saturday near the city of Herat. This comes after three previous earthquakes have already claimed the lives of more than 1,000 in the past two years: January 2022 (5.6 in Badghis, nearContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
Fighting in Israel
Yesterday, Palestinian militants invaded Israel from several locations and launched around 5,000 rockets from Gaza. The surprise Hamas attack, called “Al-Aqsa Storm,” killed 1,200 in Israel, and injured thousands more. Israel Defense Forces are fighting back in several locations, including villages, army bases and border crossings. In Gaza, at least 256 Palestinians have died andContinue reading “Fighting in Israel”
Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE
More than 100 people are missing and at least 50 have died due to the bursting of a glacial lake, which sent flash floods through several towns in northeastern India’s Sikkim State Wednesday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and HinduContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE”
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