In the two weeks following the June ceasefire with Israel, at least 21 Christians were arrested in several Iranian cities. Some relate to the alleged possession of Bibles, but other details are yet unknown, although evangelical Christians are often accused of being spies or “Zionists.” In addition, the well-being and whereabouts of some of theContinue reading “Christians Arrested Post-Ceasefire in Iran”
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Headlines to Pray Through
BANGLADESH: An Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 27 and injuring 164. SYRIA: The death toll from recent violent clashes between the Druze, Sunni Bedouins and government forces is now more than 1,260. The Syrian military is now evacuating Bedouin families trapped in Sweida. VIETNAM: A tourist boatContinue reading “Headlines to Pray Through”
Fighting for Love
What battles have you been fighting in your marriage or other relationships? It’s easy sometimes to forget what this fight is for and who our real enemy is. We have an enemy, but it’s not that person standing next to you. When you fight for what you want and get angry because someone doesn’t doContinue reading “Fighting for Love”
Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods
PAKISTAN: Monsoon rains and flooding killed at least 65 in Punjab province and injured nearly 300 in one 24-hour window Wednesday-Thursday, bringing the total of deaths up to more than 180 in the past three weeks. INDIA: At least 33 died and dozens were injured by lightning strikes in Bihar this past week, bringing theContinue reading “Deadly Lightning, Fire, Clashes, Floods”
Three Killed at Gaza Church
An Israeli strike killed three people and damaged the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, one of two locations where most of the remaining 600 or so Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Protestants in the Gaza Strip harbor. About 50 Muslim families of children with disabilities also shelter at the Catholic Church. The deceased includeContinue reading “Three Killed at Gaza Church”
Open Our Ears, Lord
A prayer from John 10:27: Lord, open up our ears to hear You. How have we closed off our minds and hearts from listening? Have we decided You no longer speak? As if Your Word is a lie? As if You somehow stopped being the God of the Bible? As if our insecurities and ideasContinue reading “Open Our Ears, Lord”
Kentucky Church Shooting
A gunman open-fired at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, Sunday, killing two and injuring two, before police shot and killed him. Just before noon, about 16 miles from the church, a state trooper pulled Guy House over due to a stolen vehicle license plate alert. The driver shot the trooper, fled the scene,Continue reading “Kentucky Church Shooting”
Persevere
Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 AMPC How are you doing with standing up under this present trial?Continue reading “Persevere”
Step in Deeper
A word today from Hosea 2:14+, James 4:8, Deuteronomy 32:10, John 14:15, John 5:19, Matthew 22:37-40: If you could feel My presence in deep and powerful ways moment by moment, would you want that? Would you be willing to do what it takes to get there? Because I’m here. Right now. With you. And IContinue reading “Step in Deeper”
Fear of Witchcraft Kills Many in India, Africa
A mob of about 50 in Bihar state, INDIA, accused a family of witchcraft and brutally murdered five Sunday night. A child in the village had died of an illness about ten days prior, and on Sunday night the child’s brother also fell ill. This prompted villagers to accuse the Oraon family of sorcery, killingContinue reading “Fear of Witchcraft Kills Many in India, Africa”
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