3 Ways to Pray on World Refugee Day
On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to escape violence, persecution, war, or disaster at home, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These brave men, women, and children seek protection in neighboring countries where rebuilding their lives is a long and difficult journey. Read More
This Juneteenth, Pray That God Will Heal the Spirit of Division
What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, African American slaves in Galveston Texas received word that their Independence Day had finally arrived. Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation establishing freedom for all those enslaved, emancipation did not happen overnight for those in Confederate States. It would be… Read More
Bible Translation Helps Preserve New Caledonia’s Endangered Languages
New Caledonia is a small nation in the South Pacific. In the 1840s, Christian missionaries reached the Loyalty Islands, a subdivision of New Caledonia. They later translated the Bible into the three languages spoken there—Drehu, Iaai, and Nengone—and published them in 1890, 1901, and 1903. But these Loyalty languages… Read More
The Prayer Snapshot: “The Battle For Your Mind”
Did you know that negative thinking can harm your brain? According to a new study by researchers at University College London, repetitive negative thinking is linked to cognitive decline, a higher number of harmful protein deposits in the brain, and consequently a greater risk of dementia. Paul… Read More
Remembering America’s Military Heroes on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we honor the heroic men and women who died while serving our country. It is a time to remember their courage and sacrifice and to reflect on the price they paid to preserve our liberty. These selfless heroes embody John 15:13 (GNT) which says, “The greatest love… Read More
Pray for America: 2021 National Day of Prayer
It has been said that history belongs to the intercessors. Those who pray in alignment with God’s will play a vital role in advancing the gospel. Scripture reminds us, “Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7… Read More
The Prayer Snapshot: “Healing Trauma”
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. Established in 1988 by Ronald Reagan, this month is dedicated to increasing education about trauma and raising awareness about prevention activities. To that end, we want to share with you a ministry that is helping traumatized children and teens heal from… Read More