Today I read a story from Compass Direct News about a young Christian woman who had gone through an unimaginable trauma. This story nearly brought tears to my eyes. A male colleague, who she considered a close friend, began acting strangely. “One day when I was least expecting it, he told me that he had [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Pray’
An Unimaginable Choice
Posted in Bible, Church, Events, Pakistan, Persecuted Church, Prayer, tagged Christian, Compass Direct News, Pakistan, Persecution, Pray on September 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
An Amazing Answer to Prayer in China!
Posted in Advocacy, Bible, China, Church, Evangelism, Events, Open Doors USA, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, tagged China, open doors, Pastor Zhang. Zhang, Persecution, Pray, Prayer, Prison on September 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last night, Pastor Zhang was released from prison. This was an amazing answer to prayer, as Pastor Zhang had been incarcerated nearly for seven years. Pastor Zhang, of the China for Christ church, was arrested without charge in December 2004, in Zhengzhou, Henan province. The house church leader had been detained five times before and [...]
21 days
Posted in Africa, Bible, Church, Evangelism, Events, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, tagged Nigeria, Open Doors USA, Persecution, Pray, Ramadan on July 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Violence in Nigeria has been on the rise since the election of Christian President Goodluck Jonathan. Boko Haram, an extremist Islamic group has hosted numerous attacks against Christians in the past few months. To address this present crisis throughout Nigeria, many churches and prayer groups have embarked on fasting and praying. Members of one prominent [...]
Lessons Learned
Posted in Bible, Church, Events, Open Doors USA, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, Secret Believers, World Watch List, tagged Bible, Christians, Encouragement, God, Open Doors USA, Persecution, Pray on May 26, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As we know, some countries are especially hostile towards Christians. Sometimes it is impossible to even speak to Christians in these countries. I often think about how discouraged they must be. With limited or no interaction with other Christians, do they know that people are praying for them? These individuals have amazing faith. They still [...]
Can I Get a Witness?
Posted in Advocacy, Bible, Church, Evangelism, Events, Good Books, Open Doors USA, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, tagged Bible, Chrstian, Persecution, Pray, witness on May 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I once remember hearing about a Christian who was locked up in jail for their faith. Most people would see this as a means of silencing their witness, but not this believer. Even though he was alone in the jail cell, he still found a way to witness to other people in jail. He would [...]
Middle East Christians
Posted in Advocacy, Bible, Church, Evangelism, Events, Middle East, Open Doors USA, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, Secret Believers, tagged Middle East, open doors, Persecution, Pray, protest on May 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Middle East protests have been an amazing historical event to watch unfold. Sadly, Christians are facing persecution in some of these countries more than ever before. In Egypt, two churches were set ablaze this weekend. While many are rejoicing, it is important for us to remember to pray for Christians in this region. It [...]
The Lord Will Glorify His Church in North Korea
Posted in Bible, Church, Evangelism, Events, North Korea, Open Doors USA, Persecuted Church, Persecution, Prayer, Secret Believers, tagged North Korea, Open Doors USA, Persecution, Pray on April 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In the midst of any crisis across the globe, Brother Andrew challenges us to ask the question “Is there a church?” In the midst of the current tension on the Korean peninsula, and in the wake of the announcement of heir-apparent Kim Jong-Un as the expected successor to the ailing current president, Kim Jong-Il, we [...]
