Spiraling inflation, with a devaluation in currency of more than 40% in recent months, has made the purchase of everyday items nearly impossible for people in Iran to afford. Political and religious oppression, extreme drought, corruption, clashes with Israel, and other unrest have only added to the boiling pot, as scores of oppressed citizens haveContinue reading “Iran Protests and Internet Blackout”
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Haitians Fight Back
Violence in Haiti has reached horrific levels with gangs now controlling more than 80% of the island nation’s capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes, many of them living in makeshift shelters without basic services, as gang members break into residences, raping, kidnapping and murdering to gain control of neighborhoods. These firstContinue reading “Haitians Fight Back”
Starvation Cult in Kenya
At least 73 people have died and others are on the brink of death after a cult leader in Kenya urged his followers to starve in order to “meet Jesus.” Cults and false teachings have become a dangerous problem in the largely religious country. The man responsible was arrested twice in recent months related toContinue reading “Starvation Cult in Kenya”
Memorial Day Prayer for Israel
Since early this year, growing crowds of now tens of thousands have taken to the streets almost daily in Israel, protesting against judiciary reform. From sundown today to sundown tomorrow, the nation will celebrate its annual Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, commemorating those who died for freedom. Pray God will open their eyes toContinue reading “Memorial Day Prayer for Israel”
Kurds of Iran
Nearly 8 million Kurds live in Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world. They have long been oppressed by the government, but these past few weeks, as protests triggered by the death of a Kurdish Iranian woman have erupted throughout Iran, the north and northwestern Kurdish-majority towns have especially comeContinue reading “Kurds of Iran”
Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan
With more than 164 dead and thousands injured in violent protests against the government last week, let’s continue praying for the people of Kazakhstan. Lord, as troops fill the streets and the future is uncertain, please awaken a hunger for true Peace in every heart. You created the peoples of Kazakhstan unique for Your purposes,Continue reading “Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan”
