Praise Reports
Friday, 19 February 2016 12:59
India: Convictions - a milestone for anti-slavery work
Over the years Prayer Alert readers have prayed for justice for the poor slave-labourers in India. Last week, an Indian court made great strides in protecting the poor by convicting two brick kiln owners and two…
Friday, 12 February 2016 14:32
Obama’s declaration to the nation: ‘Jesus is a good cure for fear’
In his last National Prayer Breakfast speech while in office, President Obama spoke of how his faith overcomes his fears. ‘For me, and I know for so many of you, faith is the great cure for…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:32
Incredible divine moments
‘Jesus' presence was stronger than I have ever felt, in that little dirty room. There were about 25 people in there, and Jesus' presence was stronger than any conference, any prayer room or camp-high moment. Jesus…
Friday, 05 February 2016 12:00
Sudan: pastor detained in December is released
Rev Kwa Shamaal, head of missions for the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC), was arrested on 18 December. From 21 December he was allowed home daily from midnight to 8 am, then required to report to…
Friday, 05 February 2016 11:57
Trafficked woman finds new hope
Unable to cope after her husband was imprisoned in North Korea, Min-Hee escaped to China. There, abandoned, alone and frightened for her life, she fell prey to human traffickers and was forced into marriage to avoid…
Friday, 29 January 2016 11:53
UK justice secretary says, 'I believe in redemption'
On Tuesday, justice secretary Michael Gove said his Christian faith informs his prison policies, telling critics, ‘I believe in redemption’. He was rejecting criticism from Philip Davies, who sits on the justice committee. ‘It's because I’m…