Floods Across the World

In Spain, a ten-year-old boy was rescued Monday after clinging to a tree all night to avoid floodwaters from Storm Dana, which claimed the lives of at least three people. The boy’s father is still missing. Continued rain after Typhoon Haikui has broken reservoirs and spread muddy floodwaters across parts of Fujian Province, China, causingContinue reading “Floods Across the World”

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”

Hurricane-Typhoon Victims

As Ian barrels toward the Carolinas, at least ten are confirmed dead in its wake so far, and about two million are without power. As we pray for those in Florida, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canada and other areas hit by hurricanes Ian and Fiona, let’s also remember those in Vietnam cleaning up after TyphoonContinue reading “Hurricane-Typhoon Victims”

Storms Ravage Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Deadly typhoon Nanmadol hit Japan, while hurricane Fiona invaded Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, knocking out power and causing flooding yesterday. Lord, please be with all those affected by storms. Wrap them in Your arms and protect them from harm. Let them feel Your presence close and hear You speaking to them, drawing them toContinue reading “Storms Ravage Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic”