Today, Isaiah 40, Psalm 23 and John 10 are on my heart for the 600 or so Christians in Gaza, but also for the many lost Muslims who live in terror and face danger, starvation, oppression and hopelessness daily. So far, more than 62,000 Palestinians have died, most without ever hearing the good news aboutContinue reading “A Good Shepherd for Gaza”
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Pray for Influencers
Lord, we ask You to pursue every person of influence in this nation. Give them a heart that hungers for You. Show them how the ideologies, the people, the power, the money, the temporary pleasures, the things they run after have no meaning and cannot satisfy. But how, when they love, when they give whatContinue reading “Pray for Influencers”
Family Unity for Ministers
Ministry can take its toll on kids, especially if parents are so involved in their work they don’t take vacations or spend daily and weekly quality time as a family. In counseling missionary families whose children have walked away from the Lord or made other devastating decisions, I have found that, most often, the childrenContinue reading “Family Unity for Ministers”
Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer
TURKEY: A 6.1 earthquake in Balikesir province Sunday evening was felt as far away as Istanbul. At least one died, dozens were injured, and buildings crumbled to the ground. LEBANON: Six Lebanese army experts were killed in an explosion while dismantling a Hezbollah arms depot in Tyre province. Under the leadership of Lebanon’s Christian president,Continue reading “Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer”
Millions of Afghans Forced to Return
Pakistan and Iran continue to expel millions of Afghan refugees who fled their homeland to escape war, poverty and Taliban rule. The more than 2.4 million who have already crossed the border back into Afghanistan now face hunger, persecution and other life-threatening hardships, even torture by the Taliban. Many Afghans reported being beaten by IranianContinue reading “Millions of Afghans Forced to Return”
Pray for Awakening in the Midst of Tragedy
INDIA: Floodwaters tumbled over Dharali village in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand state Tuesday after a cloudburst. More than 100 people are missing, about 190 were rescued, and at least five are dead. CHINA: Heavy rains and flash floods overwhelmed HONG KONG and left five dead in Guangdong province over the last few days. FRANCE: AtContinue reading “Pray for Awakening in the Midst of Tragedy”
Walking Toward Oneness
When we go through trials, it’s easy to look around and think, “Why doesn’t she have this problem? Am I the only one going through this?” or “Why does God heal him but not me?” or “Why is my marriage in pieces, and that other couple is so blessed?” The truth is we all haveContinue reading “Walking Toward Oneness”
No Competition
Do you struggle with feeling like you don’t measure up, especially when you’re around those who are strong in the Lord? Like your relationship with God is somehow inferior? Like the floor slants higher and closer to the throne for them, and meanwhile, you’re struggling just to have a quiet time? The Lord’s heart isContinue reading “No Competition”
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes
ETHIOPIA: A boat carrying 157 Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of YEMEN this weekend, killing at least 76. Some 32 were rescued, but dozens are still missing. SYRIA: Druze militia killed four on Sunday, when clashes once again broke out in Sweida. Before last month’s ceasefire, more than 1,400 died. TAIWAN: Five have diedContinue reading “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fires, Storms, Clashes”
Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan
At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan since the start of the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in 2023. Such violent assaults on Christians by both warring sides, as well as other Islamic extremists, ranks the 92% Muslim nation in North Africa among the top five mostContinue reading “Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan”
