Christian in Uttar Pradesh arrested for praying in his house on New Year’s Eve

Police in Uttar Pradesh detained a Christian, along with a guest, for praying in his own house on New Year’s Eve in Maharajganj district yesterday. Pastor Raj Kishore along with some of his friends had gathered in his own house for New Years’ Eve in Sonbarasa village on December 31, when the Kothibari police reached … Read more

Father of 19-year-old Israeli-American held hostage by Hamas praying for miracle of son's return

(Photo: Unsplash/Taylor Brandon) Ruby Chen, the father of a 19-year-old Israeli-American who has been held hostage by Hamas for over 80 days, asked that families celebrating the Christmas season to leave an empty seat at the table for his son and other remaining hostages. Chen’s son, Itay Chen, is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and solider for … Read more

Family Member of Youngest American Hostage Speaks Out: 'We Are Praying for These Families'

This week, family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 were in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress and President Joe Biden to advocate for the release of their loved ones.   “We still have people that need to come home,” Liz Naftali, a family member of one of … Read more

Praying in difficult seasons

(Photo: Unsplash/Samuel Martins) Praying isn’t easy. Praying in difficult seasons, is even harder. Words seem out of reach and every prayer feels like a whiny monologue. In every season, what does the right prayer sound like? In seasons of joy, it is far easier to pray words of gratitude and thanksgiving. The words seem to … Read more