I am researching names for my book on Nigerian Genocide. I want to give names and faces to those killed, injured, and kidnapped. Not just numbers. And believe me, this is no easy task and I will come up woefully short. Unfortunately, these facts are seldom reported; either out ofContinue Reading
Click to purchase.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I am currently reading several books, one of which is “Insanity of Obedience: Walking with Jesus in Tough Places” by Nik Ripken. The whole book is very provoking and makes you re-evaluate your dedication to the Lord. However, this phraseContinue Reading
Picture from The Guardian Sadly, today, the Lahore High Court (LHC) decided to uphold the conviction of the lower court. Asia Bibi is still condemned to death by hanging for blasphemy. This was her 7th appeal attempt. It was finally heard by the court, but the court did not ruleContinue Reading
Voice of the Martyrs Everyone, the date is fast approaching. A weekend of November is set aside for churches to pray for the persecuted church. This year is no different. November 2 is the day. I am going to keep this post updated with all the information, free resources, andContinue Reading
Again, Asia Bibi’s appeal has not been held. Today was her sixth attempt to have her appeal heard. Again, the complaintant did not not show up. The judge rescheduled her court appearance for October 16, 2014. According to the judge, there will be no more rescheduling. This is the realContinue Reading
The leader of Boko Haram has declared that Gwoza is the start of an Islamic caliphate. The city no longer belongs to Nigeria. In a video released today, August 24, 2014, Abubakr Shekau states: “Thanks be to Allah who gave victory to our brethren in Gwoza and made it partContinue Reading
As I go through shops or sit outside, I am reminded that school is getting ready to start. Sales on school items, buses practicing their routes, and a frenzy pretty much everywhere you go. Unless of course, you are behind the bus. Then there is no frenzy and you won’tContinue Reading
Nicholas Raymond, https://www.flickr.com/photos/80497449@N04/ ALGERIA Algeria ranks #32 on the World Watch List and is the focus of our prayers this week. In 2006, Ordinance 06-03 was introduced. It restricts the exercise of any religion other than Islam. Therefore, it is also illegal to evangelize there. Christians are less than 1%Continue Reading
Unfortunately, Saeed can’t even be safe in his own prison cell. He has gotten word to his family that ISIS prisoners have been threatening his life. Franklin Graham has called for an urgent prayer on behalf of Saeed Abedini, stating that “God alone can protect him.” Saeed’s children have pleadedContinue Reading
“And to know that there are people in this world who are persecuted because of their faith should be a warning — to you who live in freedom — to become better, stronger Christians, and a spur to demonstrating your own faith as you confront the difficulties of your ownContinue Reading
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