Making the most of International Day of Prayer
Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We want to encourage you to take a moment today to pray for Christians suffering for their faith. Here are some urgent prayer requests to get you started: IRAQ & SYRIA Pray for Iraqis and Syrians...
A persecuted Christian’s one wish
I am writing to you with painful news … but it is news you can do something about. Christians in North Korea are pleading for copies of God’s Word. They’re facing mounting persecution every day and long for Bibles so they can grow and remain strong in their...
Involve your youth in International Day of Prayer
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is coming up on Nov. 6. Churches around the world are preparing to join in prayer for their brothers and sisters experiencing persecution worldwide. But it can be challenging to engage the entire congregation in...Nigerian Christian stands strong despite persecution
“Blow up every church” and “kill every Christian” in Nigeria. That was the directive of Abu Musab al-Barnawi to his fellow Islamic militants when he became the new leader of Boko Haram earlier this year. Since 2000, the terrorist group has killed more than 11,500...Chinese believer: Persecution is refining our faith
Solomon* had just begun to settle in for the evening when his phone broke the silence. “Police raid at 10 p.m.,” a friend warned him. Solomon looked at the clock and felt a rush of adrenaline course through his body — he had only minutes to hide everything. “We had...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.