Pas. Brunson Freed! Pastor Andrew Brunson was freed this morning after 2 years in a Turkish jail under false charges of terrorism. At a hearing this morning (October 12), prosecution witnesses recanted their accusations against Pas. Brunson. The court found him guilty of terrorism and espionage. He was sentenced to over 3 years in prison then released for … Read more
It’s no secret. North Korea is top of the list. The horrific dictatorship tops all other countries for human rights abuses and persecution of Christians by everyone who investigates such things. It rises to the level of crimes against humanity. One expert called it “sui generis” – in a category of its own. Some North … Read more
God bless our military, law enforcement and first responders. They strive to serve and protect, and lay down their lives for others. We so appreciate them that Christian Freedom International created “Heroes” – a new line of t-shirts to honor them – and bless them with God’s promises. Here is a sample of “Heroes” t-shirts: “Be strong … Read more
Have you seen the headlines from China? “China Shuts Down Prominent Christian Church” Agence France-Presse “Replace Pictures of Jesus with Xi Jinping, Christian Villagers Urged” South China Morning Post “Chinese House Church Leaders and Toddler Arrested After Singing in Park” Christianity Today In the last year, China banned Bibles from online stores, and forbid children from attending church. … Read more
Burma’s long-running war against the Karen and other minorities has re-ignited over the last year. Yet it’s gotten little attention as the world focused on the military’s atrocities against the Rohingya. But last month the U.S. Treasury hit four Burmese commanders and two military units with financial sanctions for their part in ethnic cleansing and … Read more
Eid al-Adha is one of the holiest Muslim holidays. In Bangladesh, the normally jam-packed streets are quiet as the entire country commemorates Ibraham’s (Ahraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son by gathering with their families, dressing in their best clothes and sacrificing an animal. The only activity in the streets is ritual sacrificing of cows and … Read more
We bought a shipping container. It’s huge. 40 feet long. That’s the size of a four-story building. Then it was filled. Every square inch. With medical equipment and health care items. Items like diabetic supplies and mobile x-ray. Hospital beds and gurneys. Dental chairs, toothbrushes and dental care kits. Diapers and clothing. And encouraging notes … Read more
Psalm 23 is great comfort in a world filled with heartache and dangers. God, like a Shepherd, watches over us, provides and protects us when fear lurks like wolves in shadows. This Psalm gives confidence in His unfailing love – and hope in distress. CFI’s newest t-shirt declares, “The Lord is My Shepherd”. Join the CFI Freedom Fighters this month to receive … Read more
The news came in the middle of the first-ever religious freedom forum at the State Department: Pastor Andrew Brunson would be released from a Turkish jail after nearly 21 months for false charges of sedition. But he is under house arrest until his next hearing on October 12. Vice President Pence told foreign ministers at the … Read more
A Turkish court sent U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson back to jail this week, but only after he declared his faith. “There is no concrete evidence against me. The disciples of Jesus suffered in his name, now it is my turn. I am an innocent man on all these charges. I reject them. I know why … Read more