A teenage mum in captivity
When writing about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, it is tempting to begin with numbers, and use words like ‘genocide’. Yes, numbers are staggering, but for us who are far away, it is important to be introduced to some of our brothers and sisters by name, and to see their faces. Today I want to introduce you to Leah
Continue ReadingPersecution in Nigeria; Urgent, Significant and Closer than we think
In order to do some thinking an writing, I had to escape the craziness of a home full of children. Options were few, but a little coffee shop was open. It was the time of day when there were few other customers, and I chose a seat in an empty corner. To my dismay, almost as soon as I sat
Continue ReadingNorth Korea struggles to feed the capital
Living in the North Korean capital Pyongyang is a privilege. It is home to North Korea’s political elite and top military officials. They get the best of everything, houses, education, entertainment, and food. If Pyongyang struggles to feed its people, you can count on the rest of the country struggling more. Our sources on the ground have told us that
Continue ReadingGet Healthy, Support Mission
In times full of pandemic and election stress, people often look for comfort in their kitchen cabinets. For some it is chocolate, for many it is coffee, and for others less-innocent beverages. But may we suggest you try something different? Tea is an amazing drink. All over the world people consume it as part of their daily routine. In China
Continue ReadingTogether for Lebanon
As the magnitude of the disaster in Beirut begins to sink in, it is clear Lebanon needs our prayer. However, with news of fresh horror continuously coming in, it can be hard to focus our prayers or even know where to start. This is where different traditions of Christianity can help us out. The prayer below is written in the
Continue ReadingWhy pray for North Korea? 30 reasons for 30 days
We have started another 30 days of prayer; this time for North Korea. We are hoping you will join in! But why spend your precious summer holiday praying for North Korea? Here are 30 reasons. Mission and the church It is the business of the church that God’s name is glorified in all the earth. That includes North Korea. North
Continue ReadingState vs the People; money in North Korea
It is no secret that North Korea is in great need of foreign currency. But getting it has not been so easy in recent months. One way of getting foreign currency, is by sending out North Korean labourers to other countries to work as waitresses or loggers. Their salaries are collected by the North Korean government. Another way is tourism.
Continue ReadingFufu is back, with ‘The Power of Love’
We are exited to announce the sixth book in the series ‘Tales from FuFu’s Forrest’ is now available for purchase. The new book ‘The Power of Love’ takes us back once again to the mountains of Tibet. A young boy is left in a monastery to be raised a Buddhist monk. He is gifted and studies under many famous teachers
Continue ReadingUpdate: Extreme Weather in China Gives Bad Omen
We have reported recently here and here about extreme weather and floods in China. The situation is not letting up and we want to ask you to continue to keep this in your prayers. The Three Gorges Dam has held so far, for which we are thankful. The government has, however, opened the dam’s emergency floodwater spillways, which has led
Continue ReadingExtreme flooding in China, prayers asked
Very heavy rainfall has led to the first code red flood warning in 80 years. The Qijiang river is bursting its banks in many places. At the moment it is unclear how serious the situation is because communication has been lost in some areas. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated already, as water levels are expected to reach
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