Headline Prayers for Awakening

A fire ripped through a “hijacked” building in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, killing at least 74 and injuring more than 50. (Gangs or other groups often “hijack” abandoned buildings and then lease out spaces for migrants and South Africans who cannot afford other housing.) The wildfire in northeastern Greece continues to burn out ofContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Awakening”

Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond

At least 36 people are dead and others are still missing after heavy rains, landslides and flash floods hit South Korea over the weekend. Nearly 8,000 have been evacuated. Meanwhile, tornadoes ravaged areas of Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday. In Delhi schools have closed, as overflow much of the Yamuna River has placed much of theContinue reading “Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond”

Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados

At least 22 are dead after tornadoes ripped through seven states in the US this weekend. Let’s pray! Lord, please protect those in need. Provide for their needs, give them shelter and keep them warm and safe. Comfort those who mourn. Heal those who are wounded. Be near to those whose homes and livelihoods have beenContinue reading “Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados”

More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California

More than a month after our post asking for prayer for Californians, storms, floods, snow and power outages continue to plague that state. Several people have died, about 9,000 are under evacuation orders, tens of thousands are without power, and 34 of California’s 58 counties are under a state of emergency. An “atmospheric river,” whichContinue reading “More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California”