Justice

Thank You, Lord, for yet another new beginning in answer to our prayers for protection over our constitution, freedom, rights and justice system. Praise God for this courageous praying coach and our Supreme Court who ruled in favor of First Amendment rights. In honor of God’s answer, and our continued love and concern for ourContinue reading “Justice”

Abductions in Nigeria

Just two days before the Pentecost Sunday massacre and abduction of Catholic worshippers in southwest Nigeria, armed kidnappers attacked a Baptist pastor’s residence in Kachia, taking captive his five children and demanding a ransom of $96,000 for their release, along with another elderly man. Last month, a Methodist prelate was abducted in Abia State, butContinue reading “Abductions in Nigeria”

Missiles Hit Kyiv

After weeks of calm in Kyiv, as Russia focused on Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, missiles bombarded the capital once again yesterday. Lord, please have mercy. Cover Kyiv and all of Ukraine with Your mighty hand. Turn around hearts bent on evil and destruction, and save the innocent, please Father. Awaken the hearts of those whoContinue reading “Missiles Hit Kyiv”

Deadly Landslides in Brazil

Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”

Continued Prayer for Uvalde

A retired pastor, great grandfather of one of the fallen children in the Uvalde tragedy, told those gathered at a prayer vigil Thursday night he does not want to have hate in his heart for the murderer. In the aftermath of last Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in the small Texan community, speciallyContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Uvalde”

Deadly Stampede in Nigeria

On Saturday, Christians from the Kings Assembly Pentecostal Church in Rivers State, Nigeria, set out to offer hope to their community by hosting a charity event with free clothing, shoes and other items. People began arriving before dawn to secure their place in line, but before the gates opened at 9 a.m., the crowd brokeContinue reading “Deadly Stampede in Nigeria”

Sandstorms in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

The ninth sandstorm since April ripped through Iraq this past week, hospitalizing more than 1,000 people with respiratory problems. Kuwait has also been affected, and Saudi Arabia suffered its second heavy sandstorm in just a few days. But these countries face far greater sorrow, as their many peoples have been cut off from the GospelContinue reading “Sandstorms in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia”

Step Out of the World and into My Mind

My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be accepted by those you look up to or want to be around, to be seen as someone important in their lives. You want them to like you, include you, see you as one of them, so you mold your viewpoints around theirs and stepContinue reading “Step Out of the World and into My Mind”

11 Babies Killed in Senegal

The West African country of Senegal is home to at least 26 people groups who do not yet know the Good News of Christ. Yesterday, a tragic fire broke out in the neonatal department of a hospital in Tivaouane, killing 11 newborn babies. Let’s pray for this 90-percent Muslim nation and for the families mourningContinue reading “11 Babies Killed in Senegal”

21 Killed in Mass Shooting

After Tuesday’s mass shooting of 19 children and two adults in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school 54 miles from the Mexico border, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, for Your arms around the families grieving right now. Come so close to them that they hear Your voice comforting them and feel Your strong handsContinue reading “21 Killed in Mass Shooting”