Pictured: Christians in Burma receive food and encouragement from Christian Freedom International Christians in Burma say the “situation is becoming bad to worse” as the country endures a violent coup and a third wave of Covid. A Baptist pastor was shot dead by Burma junta soldiers and his wedding ring stolen by cutting off … Read more
The Taliban’s take-over of Afghanistan – even as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – is a stark and urgent reminder to pray. Evil forces are active in this world. Christians – God’s people – are in the crosshairs. Yet God is sovereign. He cares for His church. He knows the suffering and … Read more
08.16.2021 from www.9Marks.org “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” (Heb 13:3) As Taliban forces have swallowed up Afghanistan and even now the capital city of Kabul, pastors in the country have been emailing and messaging me over … Read more
A Christian couple held in jail since January under charges of “apostasy” were released today, according to Middle East Concern. A court dismissed all charges against Mohamed and Hamdi who were accused of “spreading Christianity”. The couple and others were arrested after a series of raids in January and February. This may lead to unrest in … Read more
Christians in India face increasing persecution as ‘anti-conversion’ laws spread and government officials abuse their power. Morning Star News reports on a pastor who was beaten by police and driven out of his village for praying for people who are desperate for God’s peace or, as the officials accuse, ‘alluring’ villagers. Pastor in India Driven … Read more
UPDATE: June 16, 2021 Pakistani Couple Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges Extremists issue death threats A Pakistan appeals court has acquitted Shagufta Kausar and her husband Shafqat Emmanuel of blasphemy. The Lahore High Court overturned the convictions of the Christian couple on June 3. The couple has not yet been released from prison. According to their … Read more
North Koreans who escaped the totalitarian country but were caught and are being held in China’s detention centers could be freed if South Korea’s president asks for their release. If forced back to North Korea, they face torture, imprisonment, and possible execution for the “crimes” of escaping the totalitarian country, and for some, being Christian. … Read more
Europe Parliament Stands up for Christian couple sentenced to death April 29, 2021 The European Parliament passed a bold resolution today supporting a Christian wife and her disabled husband in prison in Pakistan for “blasphemy” and calling for the possible withdrawal of Pakistan’s special trade status. Shafqat Emmanuel and Shagufta Kausar were sentenced to death in … Read more
Egypt is a key ally for the U.S. in the Middle East. Yet Christians in Egypt face unrelenting discrimination and violence. Now Congress has an opportunity to urge Egypt to right this wrong. Rep. French Hill has introduced “Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt,” House Resolution 117. It clearly describes what Christians endure in Egypt and … Read more
Musa paid a high price – from his own family – for his new belief in Jesus. And Jesus has rewarded him. Medical missionaries Bert and Debbie Ourbre met Musa at their hospital in Chad. This is their story. (They gave CFI permission to reprint from their blog): Meet Musa- (name changed to protect the … Read more