Aug 20, 2019Larry Ray Swearingen is scheduled to be executed at 6 pm CDT, on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Walls Unit of the Huntsville State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas. Forty-eight-year-old Larry is convicted of the kidnapping and murder of 19-year-old Melissa Trotter on December 8, 1998, in Montgomery County, Texas. Larry has spent the last 19 years of his life on Texas’ death row.
Aug 20, 2019Gary Ray Bowles is scheduled to be executed at 6 pm EDT, on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the Florida State Prison near Raiford, Florida. Fifty-seven-year-old Gary was sentenced to death for the murder of 47-year-old Walter Hinton on November 16, 1994, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gary has spent the last 22 years on Florida’s death row.
Aug 19, 2019The Islamic State terrorist group has taken credit for a suicide bombing, which has resulted in the deaths of 63 individuals, including many family members attending a wedding celebration. Over 180 other people were injured in the explosion. While the Islamic States has greatly diminished in recent years, they still control territory in eastern and northern Afghanistan. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for an end to violence.
Aug 19, 2019An air strike by the Syrian government on a Turkish convey headed to a rebel-held area has killed three civilians and injured 12 others. The Syrian government has alleged that the convoy contained ammunition to help and support the rebels, a violation of agreements previously made. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for an end to violence.
Aug 19, 2019A pair of cavers became trapped inside the Wielka Sniezna cave in the Tatra mountains in Poland, after their route flooded. Rescue efforts are underway, however no contact has yet been established, leading to growing concerns. Rescue workers are prepping to use explosives to create a route into the cave. Pray for the safety of the missing cavers. Pray for wisdom and safety for the rescue workers.
Aug 19, 2019A massive fire in Chalantika slum of Dhaka, Bangladesh has left over 3,000 people homeless, as their tin shacks were destroyed. No deaths have been reported, although there are multiple injuries. Many of those who call the area home were away, celebrating Eid al-Adha, a Muslim festival. The cause of the fire is unknown. Pray for all those affected. Pray for healing for the injured.
Aug 19, 2019Ahead of a planned football (soccer) match in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, fans of opposing teams got into a fight, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, with about 10 others being injured. Due to the fighting, the game was cancelled. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for peace.
Aug 19, 2019Thousands of people, including tourists, have evacuated Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands due to massive wildfires. While fire fighters have been working around the clock to contain the fires, they have, so far, been unsuccessful. High temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are helping to fuel the fire. Pray for the safety of the fire fighters. Pray for the safety of those on the island.
Aug 19, 2019Protesters have been turning out for months to protest an extradition bill that was being considered. While the bill has been suspended, protesters want the bill fully withdrawn. Protests have mostly been peaceful, but recently there have been instances of violence. A recent pro-democracy rally expressed hope that the protests would return to their peaceful origins, as the Chinese government in Beijing increasingly condemns the protests and rally, comparing it to terrorism and has started stationing armed troops at the border. Hong Kong currently enjoys many freedoms that are not permitted in mainland China, and there are fears that those freedoms may be taken away.
Aug 19, 2019Over 100 migrants are aboard a Spanish rescue ship that is off the coast of Lampedusa, an Italian island. Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has refused to let the ship dock and the migrants come on land, however, he recently consented to let “alleged” minors onto the island. The migrants are fleeing violence in Africa. Pray for the migrants. Pray for a resolution.
Aug 19, 2019A Syrian war plane has been shot down by Jihadist group Hayat Tahir al-Sham, who has released footage allegedly showing the captured pilot. The attack happened near Khan Sheikhoun. The Russian backed Syrian government is attempting to retake the region from rebels and jihadists. Pray for the pilot. Pray for an end to violence.
Prayer Thoughts for August - Truancy Awareness
It was a rhetoric repeated so often that many stopped listening. It held little meaning for them, especially the ones it was designed to reach. It was not until he was older and an adult that Lucas came to realize the truth and importance of that all-so-frequently-repeated rhetoric: stay in school, get an education, graduate, and don't break the law.
August 21, 2019
Lord our God,
you answered them;
you were to Israel a forgiving God,
though you punished their misdeeds.
(Psalm 99:8, NIV)
The Journey 2019: The Journey of Continual Growth
“You mean you keep rereading this book?!” The student asked incredulously. “I never read a book more than once.” “No,” the professor countered. “I don’t reread this book, I continually study the Bible, and apply the lessons to my life. It is how one continues to learn, continues to grow their relationship with the Lord.” “But,” the student protested, “don’t you, like, get it, after the first time? What’s the point?” “Your an athlete, right?” The professor asked. The student nodded and the professor continued. “Do you go over your plays just once and ‘get it?’ Or do you continue to review them, continue to practice them, continue to improve? Do you go to the gym just once? Or do you go to the gym everyday - lifting heavier weights each time, continually improve your ability? In your sport, or at the gym, do you ever reach perfection? Are you ever good enough that you can stop trying? Or do you continue to improve, continue to work on advancement? Continue to learn? And what about your relationships with other people? Do you learn everything about them the first time you meet? Are first impressions always correct? After all,” the professor quipped with a smile, “it took me until we were married to learn my wife is allergic to coconut!”
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