At least 800 people have died, about 2,800 have been injured, and hundreds more could be buried beneath rubble, after a shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook buildings from Kabul, Afghanistan to Islamabad, Pakistan early yesterday morning. (See September 4 update.) The epicenter was about 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Jalalabad, Nangarhar province,Continue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
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Two Hostages Found in Gaza City
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of Ilan Weiss, 56, and Idan Shtivi, 28, this week in Gaza City. Ilan died October 7, 2023, defending Be’eri kibbutz against Hamas terrorists, who took his wife, Shiri, 54, daughter, Noga, 19, and his body hostage in Gaza. Shiri and Nora were released November 25, 2023, in a temporaryContinue reading “Two Hostages Found in Gaza City”
Psalm 91 Prayer for Our Nation
Join with us in prayer today for God’s protection over our families and nation. Lord, Your Word says that whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Take away our fear now, Lord, and give us peace. You are our Refuge and Fortress, our God inContinue reading “Psalm 91 Prayer for Our Nation”
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”
Off of the Couch and into the World
Why do we insist on our own comfort when the very nature of the gospel calls us to give our all for Christ? When the One we claim to follow did not spare even His own life but gave it freely as a ransom for us? “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselvesContinue reading “Off of the Couch and into the World”
A Good Shepherd for Gaza
Today, Isaiah 40, Psalm 23 and John 10 are on my heart for the 600 or so Christians in Gaza, but also for the many lost Muslims who live in terror and face danger, starvation, oppression and hopelessness daily. So far, more than 62,000 Palestinians have died, most without ever hearing the good news aboutContinue reading “A Good Shepherd for Gaza”
Stand on Love and You Will Stand
We are facing days such as never before. And the battles we fight are not what the world says they are. This is a spiritual battle we are in, and LOVE is the way we win. Romans 8. Now is the time to set aside whatever has been keeping you from the heart-work you’ve beenContinue reading “Stand on Love and You Will Stand”
Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds
Flash floods in Pakistan have killed more than 340 people in just a few days, including at least 60 in the Himalayas, where landslides and floodwaters washed away a village. Since June 26, nearly 600 have died this monsoon season. Lord, please rescue those who are in danger and provide for the needs of thoseContinue reading “Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds”
Pray for Influencers
Lord, we ask You to pursue every person of influence in this nation. Give them a heart that hungers for You. Show them how the ideologies, the people, the power, the money, the temporary pleasures, the things they run after have no meaning and cannot satisfy. But how, when they love, when they give whatContinue reading “Pray for Influencers”
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”
