As you read this report, please pray for protection over Christians and others in danger, for healing and comfort for those who are wounded or mourning, and for their persecutors to encounter Christ in powerful ways and be saved: At least 73 people were murdered in the first two weeks of 2026, as persecution againstContinue reading “Nigeria: 73 Killed in Two Weeks”
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Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. Open Doors’ World Watchlist reports 4,849 Christian martyrs worldwide in 2025, 4,491Continue reading “2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians”
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INDIA: At least 22 people, including a family of four, were killed by an elephant in 12 or more separate attacks over the last two weeks in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state. PHILIPPINES: A massive mound of garbage collapsed at a landfill in Binaliw village, Cebu City, on Thursday, killing 11 or more workers.Continue reading “Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer”
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Spiraling inflation, with a devaluation in currency of more than 40% in recent months, has made the purchase of everyday items nearly impossible for people in Iran to afford. Political and religious oppression, extreme drought, corruption, clashes with Israel, and other unrest have only added to the boiling pot, as scores of oppressed citizens haveContinue reading “Iran Protests and Internet Blackout”
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Have you ever experienced a harsh, lonely time in your life? Winter seasons often come unexpectedly. I had one that lasted several years, as family members and others I loved passed away one by one, and my best friends cut me out of their lives. It was an isolating time … a cold, cold winter,Continue reading “Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life”
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As the USA approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence this July 4, President Donald Trump has launched a call to prayer for the rededication of the USA as “one nation under God.” “When faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker. When faith gets stronger … good things happen for our country. It’sContinue reading “America Prays Initiative”
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SUDAN: On Christmas Day, a Sudanese Armed Forces drone attack killed at least 11 Christians and wounded 18 others on their way to church in Julud. (Morning Star News, Jan 2) INDONESIA: Muslims shouting “Allahu Akbar” blocked Christians from attending a Christmas service at Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Church near Jakarta. (MSN, Dec 23) DespiteContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”
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Praise God, just before Christmas, 130 children and teachers of the more than 300 taken from St. Mary’s School in Niger state, Nigeria were released! On November 22, terrorists stormed the Catholic primary and secondary school in Papiri, abducting 303 children and 12 teachers. About 50 children escaped shortly after the kidnapping, and security forcesContinue reading “Nigeria: 130 Abducted Christians Freed!”
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IRAN: At least 20 people died, 51 were injured and nearly 1,000 were arrested in recent protests demanding freedom. TURKEY detained 357 Islamic State suspects on Dec 30, after a deadly clash in Yalova province, where three police officers and six IS militants died. Nine other security officers were injured. JAPAN experienced several earthquakes, includingContinue reading “World News for Prayer”
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On New Year’s Eve, a sudden fire ripped through a bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 and injuring 116, ages 14-39. Survivor Laetitia Place described a miracle she witnessed that night. Trapped with no way out, a friend of hers sat down, holding a cross in his hand. The flames burnedContinue reading “Miracle in the Fire”
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