Victims of Islamic attacks in Nigeria “Please share our stories to the world.”
In this past month, there have been several severe attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Although some news outlets picked up on it, much of it has been overshadowed by the events in Christchurch, New Zealand. However, what is happening in Nigeria should not be ignored, least of all by Christians. Nigeria is one of the main Christian nations in the
Continue ReadingChristchurch Attack: Islamophobia and Persecution (Podcast)
Last week’s terrorist attack on innocent and unsuspecting people praying in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, shocked the world, and rightly so. Few stories were more tragic than those of people who had fled Syria, survived ISIS and then died in a random attack in a peaceful country. We can only pray for comfort for all those affected and
Continue ReadingHas the West bankrolled China’s oppression?
In our latest podcast, Eugene Bach gives his analyses of China’s economy, both its growth and its current troubles. He explains how China has used Western lenience to build a system of economic dominance and political and religious oppression. But has the latter anything to do with the current economic troubles? Below is a summary of the podcast. China is
Continue ReadingSpies, Beatings and Black Prisons – China’s New Persecution
Persecution against Christians in China is on the rise. The government has been unsuccessful in stopping the growth of Christianity in China – especially among the young people – so they are employing a new strategy to find out where meetings are, who the leaders are, and what methods they are using for avoiding police detection. According to BTJ sources,
Continue ReadingUrgent prayer needed: Children in Nepal cut off from food supplies (updated)
Taking care of vulnerable children is a high calling and a tremendous responsibility. The Tamang family have taken in 20 children in Nepal, for which they provide physically and to whom they give the protection of a family. However, today an urgent request for prayer reached us through one of our partners in the area. Due to unusually heavy snowfall
Continue ReadingAsia Bibi death sentence overturned! Update: Unrest in Pakistan
After eight years of unjust imprisonment, we rejoice to hear Asia Bibi is no longer on death row but free to leave prison. Under immense pressure of mobs calling for her death and threatening riots, the judge did what his office demanded, overturn a sentence in a case where there was no evidence and procedures had not been followed. However,
Continue ReadingChildren’s camp raided in China
Summer is the season we send our children to Bible camps to boost their spiritual life and have fun. However, in China this privilege can no longer be taken for granted. A group of children between the ages of 10-14, found their campsite in Tianjin raided by police and had their leaders taken away. Children have been of particular concern
Continue ReadingCaught between politics and persecution
How do you become world famous as a pastor? Apparently, getting arrested by the right people can help. Andrew Brunson now shares in the unsought fame of other believers, falsely accused and held as political pawns by dictators who needed a good bargaining chip in their dealings with the US. Andrew Brunson was arrested almost two years ago, in October
Continue ReadingPastor Abel is Free
On Tuesday we received the joyful news that Pastor Abel Yang (Yang Hwa) was freed from prison. He spent two and a half years behind bars facing torture, threats to his family, and severe health issues. He is now back with his wife and son, although physically he is in bad condition. In December 2015 pastor Abel Yang was arrested
Continue ReadingGet your prayer in gear for Ramadan
In urban areas in the UK, Muslims have a strong and visable presence. This means Christians in the UK cannot ignore Ramadan as an exotic cultural expression of far-away nations. Muslims are their neighbours, their teachers, their class-mates, their collegues, their doctors and their friends. In this article, one British sister shares about her desire to make this time or
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