Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria

A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Gaziantep in southeast Turkey near the border of Syria yesterday, causing the deaths of more than 4,000 people in both countries. Thousands are injured and many are still missing. Let’s pray. Lord, please protect and rescue those who are trapped. Keep them safe and warm. Guide rescuers to findContinue reading “Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey, Syria”

Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea

Eritrean authorities recently arrested 44 Christians as they gathered in homes, reports Release International. The 39 women and four men will likely face torture and even death unless they renounce Jesus. They join an estimated 400-1000 others imprisoned for their faith in the East African country, which ranks fourth on Open Doors’ World Watchlist ofContinue reading “Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea”

Update from Koher in Prison

Let’s continue to pray for three Christians imprisoned in Mozambique. Here is their story and an update: On November 4, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher met with two South Africans as they prepared for a routine flight to deliver vitamins and other needed supplies to orphanages trapped by ongoing jihadist violence inContinue reading “Update from Koher in Prison”

Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan

A Sudanese-American pastor and three other Christians were gunned down Monday by terrorists in Kadugli, southern Sudan. Four others were also injured in the attack. (Read the full story at MorningStarNews.org.) Although the country had made some strides toward religious freedom, ever since the coup in 2021, Islamic extremism and terrorism, especially against Christians, hasContinue reading “Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan”

A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9

Do you deal with anxiety? Are there thought processes and reactions that have such a strong hold on you, it feels impossible to break out of that escalating spiral? What if I were to tell you that you can be free? Would you do what it takes to get there? If freedom from anxiety andContinue reading “A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9”

Tragic Times in Pakistan

On Sunday, ten children died when a boat carrying 25-30 students on a day trip from school capsized in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Nine are still missing. On the same day, a bus plummeted off a bridge in Balochistan Province, killing 41 people, the third such incident in that state this year (At least 22Continue reading “Tragic Times in Pakistan”

Floods in New Zealand

At least four people are dead and hundreds displaced after heavy rains and flooding in Auckland and other areas of New Zealand over the past few days. Let’s pray. Lord, please have mercy on those who have lost much. Speak tenderly to them and comfort them. Remind them of Your saving power, and urge themContinue reading “Floods in New Zealand”

Bomb Kills Dozens of Police in Pakistan

A suspected suicide bomb exploded in a police compound mosque during afternoon prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan yesterday, at least 88 people and injuring about 50 others during afternoon prayers. Pakistan is nearly 98% Muslim and ranks seventh on the list of most dangerous countries for Christians due to violent Islamic oppression. It is home to 828 peopleContinue reading “Bomb Kills Dozens of Police in Pakistan”

Letter from Imprisoned Pilot

Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been asking the Lord for the quick release of a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher, and two South Africans who helped with his ministry. The three are being held in a maximum security prison in Mozambique on an accusation of “supporting terrorism” because of an intendedContinue reading “Letter from Imprisoned Pilot”

Let Me Be Your Safe Place

Today, I feel the Lord saying to our hearts: I am here. I have not left. I am your Safe Place. Wherever you find yourself now, however you mourn, I want you to know I am with you. I have made a way through this for you, and it is in My arms. All aroundContinue reading “Let Me Be Your Safe Place”