Praying for a World in Crisis: Awakening Faith & Hope

Why is the world in crisis? Do we have a role in ending it? What unseen powers are at work, and does the Bible have anything to say about this? Is there hope? What is the ‘day of the Lord’, and why does it matter?

These are some of the questions addressed for engaging in international prayer for a world in crisis.

This book is a wake-up call for the times we are living in. We examine the inter-relationship between geopolitics, cosmic powers and the Great Commission with regard to why the world is in crisis and on the verge of a possible third world war, and how we as believers and as the church can engage effectively in prayer and mission in such challenging but rewarding days, and bring this age to an end.

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK...

"This book provides hope in the midst of uncertainty and perplexity. It challenges us to levels of prayer that possibly many of us have either neglected or forgotten. It provides a lens of reality and challenges us to the brevity of time left before the most extraordinary moment of history occurs – the return of Christ. It is my hope that this book is placed in the hands of every leader and intercessor who wants to be part of the emerging strategy the Lord has prepared for his people in these end times."

Rev. Dr Alistair P. Petrie Pastor, author.
Executive director of Partnership Ministries, Canada

"‘Praying for a World in Crisis’ has come out of a lifetime of ministry that has taken Pete and Pip into the seriousness and deep challenges of spiritual warfare that the church faces, whilst at the same time bringing revelation as to how the body of Christ can and must respond to the immense opportunities those challenges present."

Ian Cole, World Prayer Centre, Birmingham, England, UK.

"This is a rich tapestry, woven together to reflect and depict God’s perspectives through a biblical, historical view that relates to the contemporary life and global challenges that mankind is facing. The authors challenge us to get praying for the kingdom of God to come more powerfully than ever before."

Brian Mills, senior advisor, International Prayer Council. UK

"You will be stirred and challenged as Pete and Pippa share their battle-tested knowledge and experience based on their global research and biblical reflection. This is a must-read."

John Robb, Chairman, Transformation Prayer Foundation.
Co-Ordinator for the Unreached Peoples Task Force, USA

Fire on the Family Altar: Experience the Holy Spirit's Power in Your Home

“As the family goes, so goes the nation.”

Nations are in turmoil because of satan’s attack on the family. As countless households have surrendered to the slumbering spell of the spirit of this age, the world has increasingly fallen into decay. But there is hope! Destruction of this demonic agenda is possible, and it begins at home!

“Revival will come to a nation when the family altar is restored.” Cheryl Sacks, a dynamic Kingdom leader and prophetic intercessor, heard these words from the Lord. Today, she is wholeheartedly working to turn the tide by filling households across the nation with Holy Spirit power!

In Fire on the Family Altar, Cheryl offers prophetic decrees and practical instructions for restoring the family altar in your home, so you can operate in the strength that God created families to maintain within culture.

In this bold book, you will discover how to:

Pray supernatural prayers that catapult children into divine destiny.

Bring your household into encounters with the Holy Spirit.

Safeguard your family from the powers of darkness.

Raise up Kingdom reformers who will shape and impact every sphere of culture.

Don’t allow the spirit of this age to hold families captive any longer. One righteous family can make a difference! Restore the family altar in your home, and spark the flames of revival!

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By Name: How to Pray for People and Lead Them to Jesus

Billions of people don’t know Jesus, but God has given you and me the power to change that — and it all starts with prayer.

As you pray for people by name, Jesus gives you His love for them and begins to open their hearts to the Gospel.

In By Name, Brian Alarid will equip and inspire you to pray for people and lead them to Jesus using the five lifestyle habits that Jesus modeled: pray, listen, eat, serve, and share.

This book will help you love people like Jesus and impact your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers for eternity.

Brian Alarid is the President and Founder of America Prays and World Prays and the Chairman of Pray For All. He is the author of two books: When People Pray: What Happens When Ordinary People Pray to an Extraordinary God and By Name: How to pray for people and lead them to Jesus.

Brian has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He has been married to Mercy Alarid for twenty-seven years. They reside in Guatemala City with their three children.

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Foundations for the Foundation is a powerful and timely book written to help everyday followers of Jesus understand God's heart for unity between Jewish and Gentile believers.

Rooted in Jesus’ prayer for oneness in John 17, this short but deep book highlights vital biblical truths that have often been lost or misunderstood throughout Church history.

The book explains how Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) came first to the Jewish people and how the early Church was birthed by Jewish believers. Over time, however, the Church became mostly Gentile and distanced itself from its Jewish roots. This separation has led to division and even centuries of misunderstanding and mistreatment of the Jewish people by Christians.

Now, as more Jewish people are coming to faith in Jesus than ever before, God is inviting His Church to heal this historic rift.

This restoration is not about going back to the Old Testament law but reconnecting with the full story of the Gospel—one that includes both Israel and the Nations.

The authors describe this as forming “One New Family” or “One New Man” (Ephesians 2), where Jews and Gentiles stand side by side, united in faith, purpose, and love.

Each chapter, written by respected Christian and Messianic leaders, explores different aspects of this reconnection - from understanding God’s covenant with Israel, to embracing our shared calling in the Great Commission, to learning how united prayer plays a vital role in God’s end-time purposes.

The book also emphasizes the need for love, humility, and repentance, especially from Gentile believers, to rebuild trust and partnership with Jewish believers.

Written in a clear, humble, and Spirit-led tone, Foundations for the Foundation isn’t about theology alone - it’s a call to action. It invites believers to return to God’s heart, align with His purposes, and take their place in a global move of reconciliation and revival.

Whether you are new to faith or a long-time believer, this book will open your eyes to the “Israel piece” in God’s redemptive plan and help you walk in greater love, unity, and spiritual power as the Body of Christ prepares for the return of the King.

The book is available as a print pdf / e-pub format for FREE - HERE

It will be available as a paperback book in the fall

England’s Michelle Agyemang, 19, has been named UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Young Player of the Tournament. A bold Christian witness on and off the pitch, she wears crosses on her socks, shares gospel music as her pre-match soundtrack, and openly credits her faith for her journey. Agyemang is part of the Christian group Ballers in God and includes a cross in her Instagram bio. Her breakout performance during the tournament was marked by critical goals, including a last-minute equaliser in the semi-final and a crucial penalty in the quarter-final that helped the Lionesses progress. After England’s thrilling win in the final, she gave glory to God in a live interview: “It’s only by the grace of God.” Remarkably, just four years ago she was a ball girl watching some of her now-teammates play at Wembley. Agyemang’s humility, gratitude, and dedication shine through her story. She honours her teammates, coaches, and staff for their support, seeing her rise as a team effort and a testimony to God’s faithfulness and grace.

Arch Bonnema, a 72-year-old businessman from Oklahoma, has spent decades funding and participating in global mission work. For years, he worked in estate planning and precious metals sales to support monthly mission trips. While he previously focused on Africa, God unexpectedly opened doors for fruitful ministry in Pakistan, a country he never intended to visit. There, Arch has distributed nearly 30,000 Urdu-language Audio Bibles - small music-box devices ideal for Pakistan’s 43% illiterate population. People gather around to listen, much like families once did with radios. Amazingly, over 90% of the devices still function after three years. Arch preaches via mobile phone six days a week to small groups gathered by his Pakistani team, often beginning at 11 p.m. Oklahoma time. He’s also recruited 13 other U.S. pastors to join this digital mission via WhatsApp. Arch’s passion for evangelism began as a teen and never waned. He and his wife have travelled to over 34 nations and completed 350 mission trips. “I’ve seen more salvations after 65,” he says, praising God for technology that multiplies his reach.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September unless Israel halts its actions in Gaza and commits to a two-state solution. Citing widespread suffering, including starving children and destroyed communities, Starmer issued an ultimatum: Israel must agree to a ceasefire, permit humanitarian aid, and halt annexation plans in the West Bank. The move, backed by France and a large number of Labour MPs, drew sharp condemnation from Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu, who called it a reward for terrorism and warned it could endanger global security. The United States also expressed concern, with President Trump saying the decision risks rewarding Hamas. Foreign Secretary David Lammy added that Britain has a historic responsibility, referencing the Balfour Declaration, and insisted that the two-state solution remains the only path to peace. Critics of Israel’s current actions view the recognition as a moral imperative. Starmer has launched a diplomatic effort to rally global support ahead of September, signalling a dramatic shift in UK foreign policy. See

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of England to cut interest rates at least twice more in 2025 to support the UK economy. The Bank’s base rate currently stands at 4.25%, down from a post-Covid peak of 5.25%, following efforts to reduce inflation, which has now eased to 3.6%. Despite slight improvements in GDP projections - 1.2% for 2025 and 1.4% for 2026 - the IMF warned that global trade uncertainty and fiscal deficits could disrupt recovery. Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed the UK’s position as the fastest-growing G7 economy in Europe but faces criticism over recent tax increases, including higher National Insurance contributions and the extension of inheritance tax to pensions. Bank Governor Andrew Bailey suggested these tax hikes may be dampening business investment and wage growth. The IMF highlighted risks of financial market volatility and called for a cautious yet responsive approach. As global economic pressures persist, the UK must balance fiscal discipline with growth-friendly policies that promote employment, investment, and long-term stability. See

Knife crime in London has surged by nearly 60% in the last three years and 86% over the past decade, according to a new report by Policy Exchange. A cluster of just 20 central London streets—including Oxford Circus and Regent Street—now accounts for one in every 15 knife attacks in the city. The rise in violent crime has prompted calls for a “zero tolerance” approach, including increased use of stop-and-search tactics. While controversial, the report argues that stop-and-search aligns with demographic crime data, with a higher percentage of arrests and charges involving black offenders than the general population representation. Commander Hayley Sewart of the Met Police reported that recent efforts, including hotspot policing, technological tools, and visible neighbourhood patrols, have already led to a 16% drop in knife-related crime and reduced homicide rates. Tributes have poured in for a father and son recently killed in a targeted attack, highlighting the human cost of this violence. Leaders stress that curbing knife crime requires a united approach from police, government, and society at large.