Iran's Plunging Economy Threatens Regime's Survival

January 7, 2026 –
Iran’s Plunging Economy Threatens Regime’s Survival as Protests Enter Eleventh Day

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Protests in Iran have entered their eleventh day, leaving dozens dead and thousands arrested, as a collapsing economy that prevents citizens from affording food and medicine fuels what analysts say could be the most sustained uprising yet. The unrest is raising regional and global stakes, with U.S. warnings of possible intervention, Iran’s leadership signaling a hard crackdown, economic pressure on Hezbollah after events in Venezuela, and Israel pressing the U.S. to block Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray for the people of Iran—that God would protect innocent lives, comfort grieving families, and provide food, medicine, and hope to those suffering under economic collapse and violence.

Pray for peace and righteous leadership in the region—that hearts of leaders and security forces would turn away from oppression, wisdom would guide international decisions, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions would be restrained to prevent further conflict.

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Maine Mom Asks Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights

January 5, 2026 –
Maine Mom Asks Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights After School Hides Child’s Transition

ARTICLE SUMMARY: A Maine mother is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case after alleging that her daughter’s middle school social worker secretly supported her child’s gender transition without parental knowledge, which she argues violated her constitutional parental rights. After lower courts dismissed her lawsuit on procedural grounds, the Goldwater Institute is urging the high court to decide whether parents have a fundamental right to be informed when public schools affirm or facilitate a child’s gender transition.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray for wisdom, protection, and peace for parents and children, asking that families be strengthened through honesty, trust, and open communication, and that parents’ roles in guiding their children’s well-being be respected.

Pray for clarity, justice, and moral discernment for school officials, judges, and lawmakers, that decisions affecting children’s lives would be made with integrity, transparency, and compassion, upholding both parental rights and the welfare of students.

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Roman-era Discoveries Unearthed in Biblical City

January 2, 2026 – ‘Unexpected’ Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblical city mentioned in Book of Revelation

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Archaeologists in Ephesus uncovered a rare first-century A.D. Roman marble bathtub likely used in a wealthy private home, along with a male statue fragment that had been repurposed as a paving stone. The finds shed light on domestic life and later reuse of materials in the ancient city closely associated with early Christian history and the Apostle Paul.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray in thanksgiving for the preservation and discovery of ancient sites like Ephesus, asking that such findings deepen understanding of biblical history and strengthen faith in the truth of Scripture.

Pray that the historical witness of places connected to the Apostle Paul and early Christianity would inspire renewed commitment to sharing the gospel and living faithfully today.

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Shooting Brown University

December 15, 2025 – Brown University shooting victim identified as Ella Cook: ‘An incredible light’

ARTICLE SUMMARY: An Alabama woman, Ella Cook, a sophomore at Brown University and vice president of the Brown University College Republicans, was identified by her church as one of two students killed in a classroom shooting on campus Saturday. The attack wounded nine others, led to a brief detention and release of a person of interest, and police continue searching for the gunman using surveillance footage.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray for comfort, peace, and strength for Ella Cook’s family, friends, church community, and the entire Brown University campus as they grieve this tragic loss.

Pray for healing and recovery for the wounded students, and for justice, wisdom, and protection as authorities continue searching for the person responsible.

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Bondi Beach Australia2

December 14, 2025 – Australian authorities: Bondi Beach shooting was ‘terrorism … designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community

ARTICLE SUMMARY: A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration known as “Chanukah By The Sea” at Bondi Beach in Sydney left at least 12 people dead and 29 hospitalized, with authorities saying the attack targeted the Jewish community and is being investigated as terrorism. Police report at least two gunmen were involved, improvised explosive devices were found nearby, and leaders, including Israeli President Isaac Herzog, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray for comfort, healing, and strength for the victims, their families, and the Jewish community in Sydney, asking God to bring peace amid grief and swift recovery for the wounded.

Pray for justice, wisdom, and protection, that authorities would prevent further violence, expose and stop terrorism and antisemitism, and that God’s peace would prevail over hatred and fear.

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Truly Thankful To God

December 9, 2025 – ‘Truly Thankful to God’: Christian Group Helps 1,000 Wounded Ukrainian Heroes Rebuild Lives

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who lost limbs in the war are rebuilding their lives with the help of the Christian-led Protez Foundation, which provides free prosthetics, rehabilitation, and emotional support. Stories like those of soldier Vladyslav Chub and others highlight both the devastation of their injuries and the hope, faith, and determination driving their recovery and return to service.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray for healing, strength, and hope for all Ukrainian soldiers and civilians recovering from life-altering injuries—that they would experience physical restoration, emotional resilience, and the comforting presence of God as they rebuild their lives.

Pray for the Protez Foundation and its staff, asking God to bless their work, provide resources, and empower them with wisdom and compassion as they help survivors regain mobility, dignity, and purpose.

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Praying Over the News December 8

December 8, 2025 – Christian Friends Donate Medical Vehicles, Honoring Slain Israelis, Helping Save Lives

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Christians and Jews are uniting in a powerful show of solidarity as they support Israel’s first responders through life-saving initiatives led by the Christian Friends of Magen David Adom. Through emotional vehicle dedications honoring fallen soldiers and terror victims, these partnerships bring comfort, hope, and a reminder that Israel is not alone.

PRAYER POINTS:
Pray that God will comfort the families of fallen soldiers and terror victims, bringing healing to their hearts and strength to their spirits as their loved ones’ legacies continue to save lives.

Ask God to protect Israel’s first responders and military personnel, and to deepen the unity between Christians and Jews as they work together to bring hope, support, and life-saving help to those in need.

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