“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
“I appeal for your prayers so that God may show the people of Iraq his infinite mercy – comfort the mourners, bind their wounds and heal the broken-hearted in those biblical lands that have been a cradle of civilisation.” The Right Rev Declan Lang – Catholic Bishops’ Conference of EnglandContinue Reading
So much is going on in Nigeria that I had to find a way to break it down in a way that wasn’t overwhelming. Daily, there are attacks by Boko Haram on Christians. It is overwhelming. The military is of little help. Many times they abandon the area before theContinue 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
“Christians throughout the Middle East have been targeted, and we are on the verge of being exterminated. The West stepped in to stop the ethnic cleansing of Bosnian Muslims and Kosovar Muslims, so we know it can be done. The West must step in now and save the Middle East’sContinue Reading
Red Denotes ISIS control As we watch Syria and Iraq fall into chaos, there’s an untold story unfolding. That of Christians. In both countries, and the broader Middle East, Christians are targeted. They are beheaded, crucified, beaten, tortured, burnt, kidnapped, and more. It’s all in an effort to drive themContinue Reading
A few things to update on this issue. First, if you are in Nigeria and want to participate in events to bring awareness to the issue and keep in the forefront of political debate, you can follow Bringbackourgirlsng. If you are in the US, contact your representatives and bring politicalContinue Reading
I have to admit, I am waiting to see what transpires before I weigh in on this topic. I feel like the media is running wild. However, some sanity has to be brought in. So, I wrote some short biographies of the five men we traded for SGT Bergdahl. NoContinue Reading
June 2, 2014, citing lawlessness and security threats, the Police Commissioner in Abuja has banned all protests regarding the missing 240 girls kidnapped by the terrorist organization Boko Haram. “I cannot fold my hands and watch this lawlessness,” he said, “Protests on the Chinok girls are hereby banned withContinue Reading
I must say, I was quite astonished to hear about the Taliban Five swap for SGT Bowe Bergdahl. After all, the US does not negotiate with terrorists. But as the accusations fly and the “scandal” increases, something else stood out to me. It was a statement by Harry Reid. Mr.Continue Reading
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