Miracles in Maui

After raging flames this past week left Lahaina mostly in ashes with more than 1,000 people still missing, Maui’s death toll is now at 111 and climbing, making it the deadliest fire in modern US history. And yet, in the midst of the devastation, a miracle has appeared. Surrounded on all sides by the greyContinue reading “Miracles in Maui”

More Than 200 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued

Praise God for the rescue of more than 200 sex trafficking victims last month in a two-week, nationwide sweep called Operation Cross Country 2023. The FBI worked together with state and local agencies to identify or arrest 68 suspected human traffickers and 126 child sexual exploitation and human trafficking offenders. They located 59 minors whoContinue reading “More Than 200 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued”

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”

Explosions in Russia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia

About 115 people were wounded and at least 35 died in a fiery explosion at a car repair shop and gas station in Dagestan, Russia Monday. The same day, two people died and five were injured in an oil field explosion in West Siberia. Also Monday, at least 12 people died and dozens were injuredContinue reading “Explosions in Russia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia”

Prayers for Those Suffering from Floods

At least 142 people died in floods and landslides in China in July, but August has brought yet more devastation. In Hebei, at least 29 people died during Typhoon Doksuri and others are still missing. At least 33 died in Beijing, where raging floodwaters carried people away. More than 12 have died in northeastern Jilin,Continue reading “Prayers for Those Suffering from Floods”

Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti

Missionary nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her baby, abducted last month in Haiti, were released August 8 healthy and unharmed after 13 days of captivity. Praise God! Thank you to all of you who joined us at the Prayer Wall to fight for their release. Here is a note from Alix of gratitude to those whoContinue reading “Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti”

Pray for Refugees in Danger

Eight Rohingya refugees have been rescued, but 30 are missing and at least 17 are dead after bad weather capsized their boat in the Bay of Bengal last week. Many of the Muslim-majority unreached people group highly persecuted in Myanmar have died at sea from hunger and disease as they seek to reach Malaysia andContinue reading “Pray for Refugees in Danger”

Pray for God’s Mercy on Maui

At least 67 people have lost their lives in wildfires raging across the island of Maui since Tuesday. Lord, please have mercy on those suffering right now across Maui. Bring forth rain and an end to the fires. Rescue those who are trapped. Heal those who are wounded. Comfort those who mourn. Protect firefighters andContinue reading “Pray for God’s Mercy on Maui”

Abducted Missionary Released!

A missionary nurse in Haiti and her daughter who were abducted July 27 have now been released! Praise God! Her mission agency wrote yesterday: “On Tuesday, August 8th Alix and her daughter were released healthy and unharmed after 13 days of captivity. We could not be more thankful for the safety of our dear sister,Continue reading “Abducted Missionary Released!”

Family Unity for Ministers

I grew up overseas as the daughter of missionaries. Many of my MK (missionary kid) friends have excelled in life. They feel at home no matter where they are in the world, and the Lord uses them in powerful ways. In stark contrast, others have left the faith and made devastating choices. In fact, atContinue reading “Family Unity for Ministers”