World News Briefs from Mali, Nigeria, the Middle East & More

In this edition:

  1. World: Millions of Refugees and Displaced People
  2. Nigeria: 16 Christians Released from Captivity, Aided by Muslim Community
  3. Middle East: “I Think We’re Seeing the Collapse of Islam”
  4. Muslim World: Your Name Is Freedom
  5. Mali: Gospel Melts Inmates and Prison Official

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Greetings!

June 20 was World Refugee Day… and a quick look at the numbers (see below) reminds us how many more are displaced within their own countries, as well. Let’s pray for them too, and places like northeast India, where more than 40,000 people have been displaced.

In the Northern Hemisphere, this is also the time of the summer solstice—something we all may experience but more emphasized by those in some pagan groups. Does anyone know of a Christian guide to praying for Wiccans? I found some good fuel for prayer on Wikipedia and a Religion News Service story about a new religious group in the U.S.

Today would be a great day to pray for the light of Christ to overcome the darkness experienced by many in our world (John 1:5).

Pat

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