GOT ENEMIES? PRAYER REQUEST FROM A WOUNDED WARRIOR
Memorial Day was created to be a reminder of the great sacrifices paid by our men and women in uniform; hopefully, we do not forget to pray for them. But should we pray for those who would do them harm? Stargazette.com recently published an article by Norris Burkes about an incident that occurred in 2009 in the Air Force Field Hospital in Balad, Iraq. Read this story about a prayer for forgiveness.
GRAMMY-WINNER JENNIFER HUDSON PRAYS FOR WILLIAM BALFOUR AND HIS FAMILY
It is reported that Jennifer Hudson got her start in the church choir, and the Christian faith she developed in her early years was put to the test when her mother, brother, and nephew were murdered in 2008. On May 11th, 2012 the jury found William Balfour, Hudson's former brother-in-law, guilty on three counts of murder in the first degree. At the conclusion of the trial, Hudson said that she and the rest of the family pray that the Lord would forgive Balfour. Read the full story at aceshowbiz.com.
9,000 CHRISTIANS GATHER TO PRAY IN JAKARTA
In parts of Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, extremist groups are increasing hostilities toward those who follow Jesus. Yet, in the nation's capital, 9,000 Christians from 60 nations gathered for a week of prayer. Read the full story at Christianpost.com.
D-DAY LANDING PRAYER ACT
During World War II, there was little debate about public prayer. It seems that most Americans realized that the Allies needed more than military strength to defeat those who believed it was their right to bring the entire world under their subjection. Unfortunately, today there are carefully orchestrated efforts to erase prayer from the history of our nation. The D-Day Landing Prayer Act will help ensure that future generations know that American leaders have called on God throughout our nation's history. Read more.
PRAYER IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT THE COUNTY LEVEL
Interesting isn't it, that all the debate over public prayer gets put on the back burner when real needs are recognized? People get together and pray! Find out what prayer is doing for Scott County, Tennessee when you watch and read this news report presented WBIR.com.
GRADUATION DAY PRAYER CONTINUES DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE THE EVENT "PRAYER-FREE"
In Columbus, Nebraska, the graduating class requested that a prayer be included in their ceremony. Read more.
THE 61st NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVED ALL ACROSS THE U.S.
From sea to shining sea-yes, all across the United States, the National Day of Prayer was observed-Christians got together and prayed. For example, read this story about a prayer meeting at Moniteau County Courthouse from Californiademocrat.com; this story about prayer at the New York state Capitol., from the legislativegazette.com; and this story about a prayer gathering at historic Lowndes County Courthouse, from chicagotribune.com.
PRIOR TO NBA TIP-OFFS PLAYERS FROM OPPOSING TEAMS PRAY TOGETHER
That's right. Players from opposing teams often unite in a prayer meeting one hour before the game. Read more about it in a huffingtonpost.com article by Mike Yorkey.
DRIVE-THRU PRAYER IN THE NATION'S 2nd MOST DANGEROUS CITY
With a soaring rate in homicides over the past year, the city of Stockton is rated the 2nd most dangerous city in California. People need prayer in Stockton, and drive-thru prayer is helping to meet that need. Read and watch this report from latimes.com.
are fearful about praying out loud? Well, for me, the answer is that I chose to go with a team on Central's recent Prayer Trip to Indonesia to pull myself out of my comfort zone, to push myself in my prayer life, and to not be fearful of praying out loud.
