Bedouins known as “Rashaida” live a nomadic life in Eritrea. They have been known as the “Bad Boys” of Arabs because they are often associated with smuggling, drug running and human trafficking. Jesus died for the Rashaida. There are currently no known believers among them. Will you live among them so that Jesus may be […]
Region: Africa
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 43
We received an email from a friend asking for our help. Two of his teenage nieces had arrived at a refugee camp in eastern Sudan. They had escaped from Eritrea and were now trying to make their way to their uncle in the capital city. When his nieces asked for information from those in the […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 42
The pastor held his hand to shade his eyes as the door to the metal container opened. Sunlight poured in, blinding him from seeing those standing over him. A government official spoke. “If you promise you will never speak about Jesus again, we will release you. Wouldn’t you like to see your family again?” The […]
Good enough?
Swahili Coast: A team member and I went to play the world’s sport (soccer of course) with a student from our school. After playing, “Tupo” mentioned how we all need to do more good things because then Allah will forgive the bad things we have done. Through a story I shared with Tupo, I told […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 41
Sudanese believers stood in disbelief as they watched a bulldozer demolish the wall of their church building. A National Security officer stood nearby holding the “official” paper that authorized the destruction. Tears coursed down the believer’s faces as they wondered what would happen next. Where would they meet? Would they all be arrested? Church buildings […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 40
Coffee is a big part of Eritrean hospitality. It’s part of every meal and celebration. If you’re a guest, you will be welcomed to their homes with warm smiles and hot steaming coffee. #Pray4OpenDoors and that Jesus is welcomed into every home in Eritrea. […]
Bread and big ideas
My neighbor, “Martha” lives with her mother and several children. Each morning, she sits on the floor of her stifling hot “kitchen” cooking a kind of bread over a small fire. She sells it at a nearby store to help support the family. I’ve sat and cooked with her on several occasions. This morning, I […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 39
Somalia is 99.8% Sunni Muslim. All laws and customs are centered around Islamic theology. How can they know about freedom in Christ unless someone tells them? Will you be the one who goes to share the love of Jesus? #Pray4OpenDoors in Somalia that missionaries will be able to go in and remain there. […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 38
Today #Pray4OpenDoors for Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan. “I’m telling you to open your eyes and take a good look at what’s right in front of you. These fields are ripe. It’s harvest time!” Jn. 4 […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 37
The man looked at me and shrugged. I smiled and shrugged back. He dipped his ladle into the fuul and made a gesture that I interpreted as, “Where’s your bowl?” “Bowl?” I muttered to myself, “I needed to bring my own bowl?!” Another man stepped up and smiled. He had just finished his fuul and […]
