Pray They Will Hear

In just a few days, we begin our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening here at the Prayer Wall, a special time for Christians all over the world to pray together for every heart in every nation to awaken to God’s love. Did you know that 3.37 billion people still have never heard theContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”

A Life Changed Forever

With all the tragic news of late, the Lord asked me to share with you today a story of hope and remaining faithful in love. Because love is what matters. Estelle* had never heard of Jesus when we first met her. How could she? Her government persecutes Christians and forbids missionaries. There is no BibleContinue reading “A Life Changed Forever”

Hope for Yemen

Yemen is 99.7% Muslim and considered one of the top most dangerous countries in the world for seekers and followers of Jesus. As intense as persecution of Christians has been, nearly a decade of violent, hate-filled war between Muslims themselves has led many Yemenis to question their beliefs, seek Truth and find Jesus. God ofContinue reading “Hope for Yemen”

When Christmas Is Forbidden

Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines? Commercialism? Traditions with pagan roots? Some other reason on an ever-growing list?  Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. Where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling theContinue reading “When Christmas Is Forbidden”

Malaysia: How a Seeker Found Christ

The death toll from Friday’s landslide is now up to 23, with 10 still missing. Let’s continue to pray for these families. To be Malay is to be Muslim. It is written into the constitution. Ethnic Malays who convert to Christianity from Islam break that law and face severe persecution. In fact, Muslims have beenContinue reading “Malaysia: How a Seeker Found Christ”

Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers

A landslide pushed mounds of mud and uprooted trees atop the tents of sleeping primary school teachers and their families camping in the forest of Batang Kali, Selangor State, Malaysia on Friday. At least 19 people have died, including four children, and 14 are still missing. Because of Islamic oppression, Malaysia is included among theContinue reading “Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers”

Christmas in the Dark

Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is. So many countries throughout the earth forbid the celebration of Christmas or even the mention of Jesus’ name. And many of those places have darkened all the more inContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”

Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased

In June, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) agreed to a ceasefire with the government. But on Monday, the TTP ended that ceasefire and ordered terrorist attacks throughout the country. Even with the ceasefire, a reported 65 or more such attacks had already taken place in the northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, killing nearly 100 people and woundingContinue reading “Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased”

Eight Billion Souls

As of yesterday, our world is now home to 8 billion souls, 43% of whom still have not heard the Good News about Christ. Lord, we ask You for an awakening all across this nation and the world. May every heart, every home, every nation, every tribe, every language hunger to know You as theContinue reading “Eight Billion Souls”

Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus

Altair (not his real name) endured excruciating torture at the hands of Syrian forces for many months as they sought information on his brother fighting in the resistance army — information Altair did not have. At some point in his life, he had seen the Jesus Film, and as they stretched his arms out likeContinue reading “Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus”