Wisdom for Outgoing and Incoming US President

Let’s pray for our president-elect, as he makes decisions to fill government positions and connects with both national and global leaders, already setting many changes in motion across the Earth. As the world teeters on edge, with so many wars and potential wars, both he and the incumbent president need much wisdom now. Pray theContinue reading “Wisdom for Outgoing and Incoming US President”

Gaza Christians Feed Palestinians During Siege

Israel’s war with Hamas has pushed Gaza to the edge of famine. Recent sieges have made it difficult, if not impossible, for international aid to reach the hungry masses. To make things worse, last weekend, armed men looted 98 trucks of food and other humanitarian aid, causing all the more shortages and sending food pricesContinue reading “Gaza Christians Feed Palestinians During Siege”

Letter from a Christian Worker in Gaza

Through schools, hospitals and other ministries, Christian workers have spread God’s love to Muslims in Gaza for many years before the current war began. Today’s message and prayer come from the heart of a former teacher there, who says that in the midst of the current hunger crisis in Gaza, “One thing I am veryContinue reading “Letter from a Christian Worker in Gaza”

Where Freedom Does Not Reign

In many countries, it is a crime to be a Christian or to speak about Jesus to those of other religions. In some places, even holding a Bible or asking questions about Christianity on the internet can result in beatings, arrests and even death. As we prepare for next Sunday’s International Day of Prayer forContinue reading “Where Freedom Does Not Reign”

Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. An airstrike on several multi-story buildings in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed at least 87 and injured more than 40 Saturday. Gaza is 99% unreached with the gospel. That means the more than 42,000 Palestinians who have died so far in this war mostContinue reading “Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands”

Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. (Updated October 22) A main energy plant failed on Friday, plunging Cuba’s 10 million people into darkness. After several attempts to restore electricity, the power grid failed once again just as Hurricane Oscar hit yesterday as a Category 1. AtContinue reading “Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane”

Elections: House of Representatives 2024

On November 5, representatives from all 435 congressional districts across each of the 50 US states will be elected to the House of Representatives, serving in the 119th US Congress. Six non-voting delegates from the District of Columbia and US territories will also be elected. For details on the districts and those running for office,Continue reading “Elections: House of Representatives 2024”

Hurricane Victims Seek Hope

An atheist, a Buddhist, and a Methodist walked into a Baptist church…. No, not a joke. They really did. The Sunday after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina. No electricity, no water, no cell phone service, no roads cleared, no way for the pastor to contact all his members or make it to their homesContinue reading “Hurricane Victims Seek Hope”

Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen

Heavy rain in the normally dry mountains and deserts of MOROCCO and ALGERIA caused the deaths of more than 20 people over the weekend, including visitors from CANADA and PERU. The storms hit some of the same areas affected by last year’s earthquake. More than 340 have died in CHAD over the past few weeksContinue reading “Drought in Brazil, Floods in Morocco, Chad, Yemen”

Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths

SOUTHEAST ASIA: Nearly 300 have died or are missing in VIETNAM, due to winds and flooding from Typhoon Yagi, which killed at least 20 in the PHILIPPINES and four in southern CHINA. Now, at least two have died in THAILAND, and hundreds are stranded. MYANMAR and LAOS have also been affected. KENYA: At least 21Continue reading “Typhoon, Fires Cause Hundreds of Deaths”