As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, it’s no surprise that so much persecution and war have erupted across the world. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdomContinue reading “Current Wars Across the World”
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Doctors Attacked in Sudan
Sudan is 91% Muslim and ranks in the top ten most dangerous countries for Christians. Converts from Islam to Christianity face violence, sexual assault and imprisonment. For years, conflicts have erupted between the Hausa, the Berti and other Muslim people groups in the East African country. And now, for the past three months, all-out warContinue reading “Doctors Attacked in Sudan”
Ukraine’s Resident Remnant
Let’s remember those who remain in Ukraine during these dark days for their country. Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love andContinue reading “Ukraine’s Resident Remnant”
Continued Prayers for Sudan
Due to ethnic violence, attacks against civilians, and sexual assaults of women and girls in the midst of war, at least 3.1 million Sudanese have fled their homes. Most of those are internally displaced, but an estimated 750,000 have crossed borders into neighboring countries, mainly Egypt, Chad and South Sudan. The majority of refugees areContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Sudan”
Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine
More than 52 people have died in floods in the Russian-occupied areas of southern Ukraine, after a major dam collapsed in Kherson on June 6. The dam had provided drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling water to a major nuclear power plant. Although Russian forces retreated from the city of KhersonContinue reading “Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine”
Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan
Since war broke out on April 15, more than 850 people have died in Sudan, including nearly 200 children. An estimated 1.6 million people have fled their homes; others remain trapped without any way to get food, water and other supplies. At least 60 children have died from fever and lack of food in oneContinue reading “Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan”
Ukrainian Refugees Now
About a year ago, we published this prayer below for Ukrainians fleeing their home country as the invasion began. Today, I felt the Lord asking us to re-visit that post, as we continue to pray for this country torn apart by war. There are now more than 8 million Ukrainian refugees spread throughout Europe andContinue reading “Ukrainian Refugees Now”
The Heart of the Matter
In the midst of all the world is facing, God’s been calling me to report briefly on the news here at the Prayer Wall, but deeply on His heart. Wars, devastation, atrocities — none of this is new. We live in a fallen world where sin has made a terrible mark. We as Christ’s bodyContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Ongoing conflict between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and theContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
War in Sudan
Hundreds are dead and thousands injured in a battle raging on the streets of Khartoum between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces. The conflict, which began a week ago, has hindered life-saving humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of severely malnourished children and has the potential of forcing millions more into acute hunger. InContinue reading “War in Sudan”
