Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”
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Syrians Find Hope in Christ
The Christian population of Syria has diminished dramatically and many church buildings lie in ruins after more than a decade of civil war and last year’s earthquakes. But these factors have also brought about a hunger for Truth among Muslims, and more and more are now converting to Christianity. Nearly 90% Muslim, Syria is #12Continue reading “Syrians Find Hope in Christ”
Update from Christians in Gaza City
The Christians sheltering in two churches in Gaza City were faced with difficult decisions once again last week. “Israel has dropped leaflets ordering everyone in ‘Old Gaza’ to evacuate,” Harriet Lawrence, a former Christian teacher in the Gaza Strip, wrote on Facebook. “There are still hundreds of Christians safe harboring in the Greek Orthodox andContinue reading “Update from Christians in Gaza City”
Christian Teen Tortured, Martyred in Pakistan
On June 6, Haji Muhammad Saleem, the Muslim owner of a plastic bottle factory in Lahore, along with his son Umar and three Muslim factory workers, Shahzad, Bilal and Shani tortured and killed Waqas Salamat, an 18-year-old Catholic who worked at the factory, for leaving the job against Haji’s wishes. Police arrested one worker, butContinue reading “Christian Teen Tortured, Martyred in Pakistan”
Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles
USA: Hurricane Beryl left about two million without power in Texas during dangerously high temperatures, and killed one in Louisiana and six in Texas, adding to the death toll of at least 11 in the Caribbean. US states in its northeasterly pathway now face heavy rain and flooding. Meanwhile, heatwaves have caused at least fourContinue reading “Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles”
July 4 Weekend in Review
It was two years ago that seven people died and close to 40 were injured at Highland Park. This year’s July 4 holiday weekend has also been a difficult one. Let’s pray for those who are mourning or in need of healing. Mass shootings: Other Tragedies: HIT-AND-RUN: Three children and two adults on bikes wereContinue reading “July 4 Weekend in Review”
Christian Mother Arrested in Pakistan
A judge rejected bail last month for a 28-year-old Christian mother, Stella Khawar, arrested on false blasphemy charges that could mean up to 17 years in prison. “After the August 16, 2023 attacks on churches and homes of Christians in Jaranwala, there have been three or four incidents in our village in which blasphemous contentContinue reading “Christian Mother Arrested in Pakistan”
Pray for the USA: Salvation and Restoration
As we pray for the upcoming elections, for those running for office and for all of us who will make decisions, let’s pray Psalm 80 today over our nation. O Lord, we have wandered so far from You, each one to our own ways, and we have brought destruction down upon ourselves because of ourContinue reading “Pray for the USA: Salvation and Restoration”
Awaken Us
Lord, how easy it is to follow our enemy’s paths, for wide they are. But the straight, high path that leads to You is narrow. Draw us there, Lord. Every leader, every heart throughout this whole nation … draw us into You. Get up in our face, reveal Your grace, and save us. We haveContinue reading “Awaken Us”
Death at the Feet of a Man-god
At least 121 people died and 35 others were injured Tuesday in a crowd crush in India, after self-proclaimed god-man Bhole Baba preached. An estimated 80,000 people were expected to attend the satsang, or Hindu prayer meeting, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. But perhaps 250,000 people showed, and when Baba completed his sermon, the crowd surgedContinue reading “Death at the Feet of a Man-god”
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