8 amazing things copied in China and the 1 thing that is not
A new CNBC poll finds that one in five corporations say China has stolen their intellectual property within the last year. IP theft—use of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights without permission—may seem dry to to discuss at a missions conference, but it represents big problems in western Christian nations that are geared toward ingenuity and development. Intangible assets, which
Continue ReadingMost Dangerous Time of Year to Be Christian Starts – Ramadan
A report has been partially released that has found that Christians are being persecuted more today than at any other time in modern history, making 2019 one of the deadliest years and this month might begin one of the most dangerous months of the most dangerous year. This week starts one of the most dangerous times of the year to
Continue ReadingUrgent: Partners in Iran plead for help after floods
In the North of Iran, severe flooding is causing chaos and loss of life. The rains have been unprecedented for that area and much more is yet to come. Numbers of victims are still rising and new areas are still being affected. Our local partners have urgently requested supplies of food and water to provide for those that have been
Continue ReadingDove descending on India
Indonesia: The gospel in a disaster zone
The press moves on to the next big thing, but people in Sulawesi are still in deep mourning and trying to survive in what is left of their villages. Back to Jerusalem partners are there too, providing more than aid alone. When disaster strikes, the need for water, food and shelter is immediate. But men cannot live by bread alone.
Continue ReadingStill desperate for help: unreached groups found two weeks after earthquake hit
Our Indonesian partners have been doing the hard work of turning our donations into tangible help and getting it to where it is needed most. Many thousands live in makeshift tents, with a roof, but often no walls. Even trying to stay warm at night is a challenge. This is what our team found in Tipo: ‘Today we went to
Continue ReadingWorld’s Deadliest Earthquake of 2018
More than 1,400 people died over the weekend when the deadliest earthquake of 2018 and ensuing tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The deadly tsunami hit the island with waves over 20 feet high. 1,400 bodies have been found, but the death count is expected to rise. Many people are still missing and reported to be trapped in collapsed
Continue ReadingChina Drafts New Law Against Christians Messaging Each Other
Do you share Scriptures of encouragement to your friends during the week or let family members know that you are praying for them? Well, in China, that could constitute a federal crime. Last week, China took another step to increase the persecution of Christians by drafting a new guideline to prevent believers from sending messages to one another. Messages of
Continue ReadingWhat China Can Teach about the Dark Side of Handmaid’s Tale Protests
A Handmaids Tale is an American dystopian drama series that has sparked references in Canada, England, and the US in reference to abortion protests. The entire series is based on the idea of a near future event where a religious theocratic government “Gilead” establishes rule in the United States in the aftermath of a civil war. The strong inference is that the
Continue ReadingCalling All Christian Coders, Program Writers, Gamers, and Hackers
Persecution against Christians in China is increasing. To help with this effort, China has created the world’s first super phone application to track and control people. China has also created one of the most powerful Internet firewall systems in the world to keep Christians from accessing digital Bibles, teaching, or videos. China is currently working on putting up 700 million
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