25 Mass Shootings Since Uvalde

At least 25 mass shootings have occurred in the US since the 21 tragic deaths in Uvalde over a week ago; and at least 237 since January. Let’s pray God will comfort those who grieve, heal those who are injured and draw them to Himself. Survivors struggling with anxiety and other disorders related to theContinue reading “25 Mass Shootings Since Uvalde”

Christians’ Response to Violence

On Sunday, a mass shooter open-fired on those gathered for lunch at Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, killing one and injuring five. The man who died actually gave his life to save the others. He confronted the shooter, who shot him multiple times. If it wasn’t for that sacrifice, many more may have died.Continue reading “Christians’ Response to Violence”

Violence in Israel

Since we last prayed for Israel in March, several more anti-Israeli attacks have happened, bringing the death toll up to 18 (including two Ukrainians and an Arab-Israeli police officer). At least 29 Palestinians have also died. Last week, just after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover feast overlapped, three Israelis wereContinue reading “Violence in Israel”

Families Torn Apart by War

O Lord, please have mercy. Through the devastation of war and violence, hunger and terror, death and separation, so many children are growing up without a childhood. By Your mighty and merciful hand, please bring salvation, healing and wholeness to families broken apart by excessive trauma, especially in countries like Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, andContinue reading “Families Torn Apart by War”

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”

Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan

After two suicide bombings at the Kabul airport yesterday, leaving more than 100 dead (including at least 95 Afghans and 13 US troops), and as the August 31 evacuation deadline approaches, … Father God, Lord of the Nations, we cry out to You. Please have mercy on the peoples of Afghanistan and on our nationContinue reading “Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan”

Pray for Myanmar

Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar earlier this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by security forces. In addition, friends of ours ministering in that area report that the effects of the pandemic have been devastating. As a result, I’m re-posting this today (originally posted April 8, 2021):Continue reading “Pray for Myanmar”

Pray for Afghanistan

Afghanistan is #2, second only to North Korea, on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “How we survive daily only God knows. He knows because He has been kind to dwell with us. But we are tired of all the death around us.” secret Afghan believer Oh, Father, please haveContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”

Pray for Niger

Because of recent world events, let’s lift up Niger today. Lord, we cry out to You for those who have lost loved ones to Islamic violence in Niger these past few weeks. Stop the violence, Lord. Bring terrorists to their knees before Almighty God, and protect the innocent. So many people are already facing povertyContinue reading “Pray for Niger”