Floods Around the World

SOUTH AFRICA: The death toll from June floods and snow in Eastern Cape province has risen to 101, with two children still missing and more than 4,000 people displaced. CHINA: Tens of thousands fled their homes during heavy rain in Hunan province. Last week in neighboring Guizhou province, six died from Tuesday’s floods in CongjiangContinue reading “Floods Around the World”

Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: An electrical malfunction caused an explosion, which triggered a stampede at a high school in Bangui Wednesday, where about 5,000 were taking exams. At least 29 children died and more than 250 were injured. IRAN executed three Kurds shortly after last Monday’s ceasefire, claiming they spied for Mossad (Israeli intelligence). This bringsContinue reading “Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War”

Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested

Wearing a tactical vest and carrying both a long gun and handgun, 31-year-old Brian Browning fired his weapon as he approached CrossPointe Community Church last Sunday in the Detroit suburb of Wayne, Michigan. Staff members intervened, thwarting the would-be mass-shooting of those gathered for worship, and a security guard’s gunfire killed him. One of theContinue reading “Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested”

Iranians Displaced by Conflict Turn to Jesus

Due to recent crossfire between Israel and Iran, many families have fled some of the large cities and are now internally displaced. One Christian family opened their home to those fleeing Tehran. On that first night, two families heard the good news about Jesus and chose to follow Him! “We thank you for standing withContinue reading “Iranians Displaced by Conflict Turn to Jesus”

Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike

(Updated June 29) On Monday, we shared with you prayer requests from Christians in Iran. That very day, Israel hit the gates of Evin prison, notorious for its torture and forced confessions. Iran says 71 people died, including employees and family members there to visit inmates. At least 11 persecuted Christians have now been transferredContinue reading “Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike”

Three More Hostages Recovered

On Saturday, the IDF recovered the bodies of three Israelis murdered by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and taken to Gaza. German-Israeli soldier and tank commander Shay Levinson, 19, died in combat during the Hamas attack. Ofra Keidar, 71, from the kibbutz Be’eri, was a wife and mother of three. Her husband, Shmuel “Sami” Keidar wasContinue reading “Three More Hostages Recovered”

Floods and Wars

Flash floods killed 13 in San Antonio, Texas, last week, and at least 8 in West Virginia this week. Indiana, Pennsylvania and other states across the USA have also experienced flooding or are under flood watch. Meanwhile, at least 14 have died in Bihar, INDIA, due to lightning, and Kent, ENGLAND reels from flash floodsContinue reading “Floods and Wars”

For the Prodigals

Pray for those who were raised in the church, but then turned their back on God to run after the things of this world.

286 Christians Murdered in Benue State, Nigeria

Heavily armed Fulani jihadists shouting “Alahu Akhbar!” murdered 200 Christians as they lay sleeping late Friday night in Yelwata, a farming village in Guma County, Benue state, Nigeria. The Muslim herdsmen set homes ablaze and attacked with machetes those who fled. Hundreds were injured without sufficient medical care, and dozens are still missing. About 97Continue reading “286 Christians Murdered in Benue State, Nigeria”

Persecution Sunday

Today, a week after Pentecost, is set apart as Persecution Sunday. Pray together with us for millions of believers around the world who face violence, arrests and even death for their faith in Jesus. In 2024, Open Doors’ World Watchlist reports 4,476 Christian martyrs, 3,100 of whom died in Nigeria at the hands of FulaniContinue reading “Persecution Sunday”