We just got news about a recent escape from our partner who helps persecuted North Koreans. Very few people escape from North Korea. If they get caught in China, they may be forced back, where they face detention, hard labor, torture, and execution. (You can read more in our newsletter Getting God’s Word to North Koreans.) … Read more
Persevere Jesus warned that His followers would be persecuted. He also promised that “the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” Which Christians are at greatest risk of persecution? Here are examples – and critical ways we help as they persevere: Extremely Dangerous Countries Afghanistan Christian converts in Afghanistan went from hiding their … Read more
I trudged up a steep, muddy trail in the dark to a small house church and marveled at the faith of the people who attended it. Their church was one room with bed sheets for walls and roof. Their guitar was missing strings. The room was infested with mosquitos. These new believers had been attacked … Read more
In their village school, Lessa and Daniel stood out. Lessa won the highest debate contest for her age. Her brother Daniel earned nearly the best grades in his class. But instead of being rewarded, they were mistreated. The principal of their school, a Buddhist monk, would beat Daniel. Lessa’s teacher gave another student the top … Read more
“I don’t know what and how the future will be for me, but I really believe God has a good plan for me. Please always have me in your prayers.” Change of My Life Afghan people are generally Muslim. They are born a Muslim and taught all Islamic laws and rules. They must follow and … Read more
“Sometimes we get worried, worried about what will happen in the end and where we will end up. But when we refer to the Bible, our thinking changes and worries are separated from us. We are extremely grateful to God for this favor.” Me and the person who is now my wife, in the heart … Read more
I migrated to Pakistan in 1997 due to persecution of the Taliban. I visited a library and asked for the Holy Bible. Later, I met four Americans. One gave me the Jesus Christ movie. In 2001, I accepted this religion. After my baptism, I collaborated with those Americans in dubbing Jesus Christ movies in the … Read more
I want to thank God for all blessings granted to me, and you for all the kindness and support you do for me and my family. God bless you and your family, dear sister. I am an Afghan man about 40 years old, of the Hazara ethnicity and Christian beliefs, and married with children. I … Read more
“The Lord is the refuge of the oppressed, a refuge in the time of trouble” Psalms 9:9 This verse is very clear. I have placed myself under God’s protection and God has helped me. He put good people in my way like you [Christian Freedom International] and one of my best friends [an American]. I … Read more
Afghanistan is a full Islamic country. Islam is the official state religion. Approximately 99.7% of the population is Muslim. Islam began to be practiced after the Arab Islamic conquest of Afghanistan from the 7th to the 10th centuries. Before Islam, Christianity was one of the religions which was practiced there. After the attacks of Arabs … Read more