What have the trials of these past five years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”
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More Martyrs in Yelwata
On August 11, Fulani once again attacked Yelwata Village, Nigeria, where more than 200 Christians were slaughtered in June. In a shootout at Udei town in the same county, police had just repelled Fulani militants, when shots were reported near Yelwata. Security agents fired on the invaders, who then fled with bullet injuries, but threeContinue reading “More Martyrs in Yelwata”
9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers
On Friday, September 19, MEXICO commemorated 40 years since the devastating 8.1 earthquake in 1985 that killed somewhere between 12,000 and 35,000 in Mexico City. On the same day in 2017, just two hours after an annual earthquake drill, a 7.1 quake hit, killing close to 400. Once again, on the very same day inContinue reading “9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers”
Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back”
More than 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted since Russia’s invasion 3.5 years ago, with only 1,605 returned, 101 of those last month. “The Russians said that my mother did not need me,” one child said in a quote on Ukraine’s state-run “Bring Kids Back” page. Dasha Kherson, 13, added, “They said we would beContinue reading “Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back””
Pray for Nigeria’s Children
Last month, in Kaduna state, Fulani tribesmen attacked a Christian village in Kauru county, killing five children, including a one-year-old, and two adults. Eight other children were also wounded — Mathew Sunday, 14; Jethro Istafanus, 7; Jackson Istafanus, 5; Emmanuel Morris, 14; Agatha Sylvester, 9; Joy Markus, 9; Devine Paul, 6 months; and Mary Ishaya,Continue reading “Pray for Nigeria’s Children”
Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released
Pastor James Audu Issa was kidnapped from his pastorium at the Evangelical Church Winning All in Ekati, Kwara state, Nigeria, on August 28. Let’s join in prayer for his release, and for the salvation of his captors. This prayer comes from Gana Sunday Kajita, a member of Pastor Issa’s church: “Lord, You are the Keeper ofContinue reading “Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released”
India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail
As Pastor Vinod Pal Singh led services for about 80 people on July 27, Hindu extremists invaded the church, forcing everyone to leave but the pastor, his wife Jyoti Devi, and three members of the family that owns the property, Anantram Maurya and his sons Ramit and Shubhkaran. (Morning Star News, September 9) From theContinue reading “India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail”
Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland
When five Christians went to check on their farmland in Gumel village, Bauchi state on August 27, they found Fulani herdsmen grazing cattle there. The trespassers attacked the Christians, killing one and wounding two others. The wounded were later taken to a hospital for treatment. On the same day, Fulani attacked Pyekman community, just twoContinue reading “Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland”
Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking
Isaiah 51:9-23 Lord, today we pray for those across the world who are oppressed through human trafficking. Invade their darkness with Your beauty. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against them disappears in the vastness of Your love andContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer
ISRAEL: Russian-Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov is finally free, although with much back pain and other physical difficulties. She was kidnapped in Baghdad, IRAQ in March 2023 by IRAN-backed Kataeb Hezbollah militia (not the same as Lebanon’s Hezbollah). BELARUS pardoned 52 political prisoners this week and released them into LITHUANIA. NEPAL: The death toll rose toContinue reading “Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer”
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