The IDOP joins millions of Christians worldwide, to pray for those who suffer because of their faith in Jesus. Resources are offered by several organisations with facts and prayer requests.

Students and graduates interested in politics were invited to the first Youth European Prayer Breakfast held in Brussels. “We cannot leave our faith at the door when going into politics.”

Missouri family praise God for his 'Grace, mercy and love' after Alise Nipper tragic drowning accident turns into a miracle.

Around 600,000 evangelical Christians and a good number of Catholics gathered in a festive atmosphere, to pray for the country.

The research also revealed that teenagers pray far more regularly than they read the Bible. They see the church as a place to experience God.

Many of us could do with a good dose of Abraham’s spirit: the spirit of compassion, intercession and love for those in danger of condemnation.

12.000 march for Jesus in Madrid, and at least 8,000 participated in the Festival of prayer and music that followed.

Michael W. Smith talked to Evangelical Focus in his visit to Barcelona. Prayer, the power of music and differences between the USA and Europe, some of the topics. 

While it is right to pray for God’s power, it is perhaps more important to pursue His presence and cultivate intimacy with Him.

Organisations asked to give financially and pray that “no effort is duplicated.” Teams are arriving in the region to meet urgent needs. 

IFES in Kenya held a memorial service for twenty-two students of the Garissa Christian Union. Most were attending a prayer meeting on Campus the day of the attack. 

Believers in Barcelona, Westfalia and other places express their feelings toward families: “God is with those who are in need.”

Evangelical Federation expresses “the most heartfelt condolences from the Spanish Evangelical community to the families and friends of the victims.”

I go for a walk in order to pray but I put pressure on myself and talk to myself: ‘Man, Alain, it would be better if I got on with my work, I’ve got so much to do.’

Many churches worldwide prayed for the persecuted Church in their Sunday services the 22nd February, following the 21martyrs.com initiative.

“We live in a global village and Africans understand the village life better- each person's problem is everyone's problem”, said AEA leader to Evangelical Focus. Christians in the continent ask Muslims to condemn violence against Christians. 

Meetings helped “build relations” between Christian communities “for continuing local cooperation”. Impression from Czech Republic, Italy and Spain.

“We expect to hear from the UK Visas and Immigration office shortly”, said the charity. “We have been very encouraged by the support and prayers we have had expressed regarding our visa sponsorship licence”.