Open Doors USA The eyes of the world are focused on Syria. Open Doors received the prayer of a pastor, one of our partners in Syria in the relief work there. It is a moving and heart-breaking prayer. It gives insight into the suffering of the people who have decided to stay in war-torn Syria….
By Franklin Graham In Ward 350 of Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, American pastor Saeed Abedini is incarcerated with 30-40 other prisoners, twice the legal limit for this section of the prison. The authorities arrested Saeed while he was working in Iran, with permission from the government, to help build an orphanage for children. According to…
Prayer and a commitment to work together in grace resulted in a truly gracious separation between Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer and the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (PGA). The presbytery voted unanimously May 2 to dismiss Church of the Redeemer from the Presbyterian Church (USA) with all its property to ECO: A Covenant Order of…
Many are calling for prayers for the people in Egypt, the cessation of bloodshed and the restoration of peace. My friend, Dan Tidwell, sent me an email this morning reminding me again to pray. Dan serves with an international ministry and hears from individuals and organizations around the globe. So his prayer requests are specific…
By Jon Bloom Over the years, as I’ve prayed for my own heart, I’ve accumulated seven “D’s” that I have found helpful. Maybe you’ll find them helpful as well. With seven you can use them a number of ways. You might choose one “D” per day. Or you could choose one “D” as a theme…
By Ted Schroder “When I think of the wisdom and scope of your plan, I fall down on my knees and pray to you, the Father of all the great family of God – some of them already in heaven and some down here on earth – that out of your glorious unlimited resources you…
Please join the people of South Sudan in prayer for reconciliation in their country. A National Day of Prayer for Reconciliation in South Sudan will take place on Monday, July 8, 2013, the eve of the anniversary of the country’s independence. The theme will be Lamentation, leading to repentance and personal conversion/transformation. From July 1-7, there will…
By American Family Association Never before in the history of our country has America faced a moral crisis like the one before us today. The foundations of our government are crumbling right before our eyes. Our churches are abandoning God, our families are in shambles. There is only one hope for restoration – the Lord…
By Justin Sarachik This weekend, millions of Egyptians will come together at the presidential palace zone in the Heliopolis district, northeast of Cairo to call for the resignation of President Mohammad Morsi, and Egyptian Christians are asking fellow believers to pray. Over 15 million Egyptians have signed the “Rebel,” (a petition of sorts) requesting the…
By Stoyan Zaimov Open Doors USA, a persecution watchdog organization, is urging Christians to pray during this year’s Ramadan, which will be observed by millions of Muslims around the world. “During the season of Ramadan we need to lift up in prayer our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Islamic-dominated nations; strengthening them,…