Ninevah: More than 100 Die in Wedding Fire

A fire broke out Wednesday, killing at least 100 and injuring more than 150 of about 700 wedding attendees in the largely Christian town of Qaraqosh in Iraq’s Ninevah Province. The rapid spread of the blaze and collapse of the dance hall was due to highly flammable, low-cost building materials. The bride and groom areContinue reading “Ninevah: More than 100 Die in Wedding Fire”

Remove the Barriers

Psalm 32; John 8:31-32; 14:15-21; Matthew 17:20 Through negative life experiences and wrong thought processes, the enemy has embedded lies, sins, and self-protective habits (strongholds) so deeply in your heart that your will alone is not enough to break free.  You need Someone stronger. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry. IContinue reading “Remove the Barriers”

Crimes Continue Against Ethiopia’s Women

Despite the signing of a peace accord last year, war crimes have continued in Ethiopia, especially against women and girls. A recent estimate counts more than 10,000 people have been traumatized by rape and other sexual violence. With a population of 126 million, Ethiopia is not only the most populous country in East Africa; itContinue reading “Crimes Continue Against Ethiopia’s Women”

Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims

Hidden Christians have been stepping out into the open these last two weeks to provide aid and share Christ’s love with those wounded, grieving and displaced after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people in Morocco. In the 99% Muslim nation listed among the most dangerous countries in the worldContinue reading “Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims”

The Battle for Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan’s largely Muslim population of 10.3 million are 95% unreached with the gospel of Christ, while most of the 2.7 million people of Armenia claim Christianity. The two countries lie beside each other in the Caucasus Mountains bordering Iran, Turkey, Georgia and Russia. In the 1920s, they became part of the Soviet Union. Although ethnicallyContinue reading “The Battle for Nagorno-Karabakh”

Preparing for the Future

Are you ready for what lies ahead? So much has changed already, just in the last few years. So many things we once trusted in we have now found untrustworthy. Ask the Lord what sins, achievements, thought processes, desires, addictions or habits you’ve been holding onto that need to go so you can step intoContinue reading “Preparing for the Future”

Christians Detained in Afghanistan

The Taliban detained at least 18 staff members of International Assistance Mission (IAM), a Christian-based NGO which has served the 99% Muslim country since 1966. AIM said no charges have been lodged yet against their organization or any individual in custody. But other news sources say the workers are accused of “doing mission work” orContinue reading “Christians Detained in Afghanistan”

Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week

LIBYA: The death toll from this week’s floods is at more than 11,300, and could reach as high as 20,000. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Continue praying…. TAIWAN: China flew 68 warplanes and sent 10 navy vessels into areas nearby the self-ruled island on Thursday. The number of military aircraft jumped fromContinue reading “Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week”

Delhi, India: Church Attacked by Hindu Mob

As Pastor Satpal Bhati and other fellow believers prepared for church in his home last month, a group of about 100 Hindu extremists entered with weapons and sticks. To shouts of, “Jai Shri Ram” (Glory to Lord Rama) and “Hindu Rashtra Hamara Hai” (This Hindu nation is ours), they tore pages from Bibles, vandalized aContinue reading “Delhi, India: Church Attacked by Hindu Mob”

10,000 Missing in Libya Floods

Mediterranean storm Daniel has killed more than 5,300 people in Libya’s eastern city of Derna and surrounding areas, as a bulging river busted through dams Sunday night on its way from the mountains through the city to the sea, carrying cars, buildings and people with it. Some 10,000 people are still missing, more than 40,000Continue reading “10,000 Missing in Libya Floods”