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March 13, 2019
11 Christians Killed Every Day for Their Decision to Follow Jesus
In the top 50 most dangerous countries for Christians, a staggering 11 Christians die for their faith each day.
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March 8, 2019
Hidden Wounds—Christians Say Rape Is ‘Common’ Persecution Method Against Women
Around the world, Increasing numbers of Christian women are doubly vulnerability to persecution—for both their faith and their gender.
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March 4, 2019
China Promises Financial Rewards for Reporting Christians
Chinese authorities are now taking steps in rural areas of China to intensify the ongoing crackdown on Christian gatherings often known as house churches. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reportedly resorting to offering monetary rewards to anyone who spies on a neighbor or even family member and reports a group of believers to authorities. […]
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February 25, 2019
For 16 Syrian Believers, Baptism Is a Radical Choice
New believers in Syria offer a powerful picture of the transformation and resolve it takes to follow Jesus in places of high persecution.
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February 19, 2019
One Year Later, Leah Sharibu Remains in Boko Haram Captivity
February 19 marks one full year since Leah Sharibu was abducted. Because she refused to convert to Islam, she remains in captivity.
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February 15, 2019
Four Years After Mass Beheadings, Families of 21 Martyrs Share Hope of Heaven
Families of the 21 Coptic Christians martyred off the coast of Libya say their faith has grown.
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February 13, 2019
Wife of Abducted Pastor Raymond Koh: ‘God Will Turn Evil Plans for Good’
On the eve of the two-year anniversary of the abduction of Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh, Susanna Koh reflected on her journey.
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February 12, 2019
Modern-Day Paul: ‘I Planned to Kill Him; Now I’m Prepared to Die for Jesus’
If the rumor of Mohammed's conversion was true, Mostafa knew he would have to kill his cousin to avenge his family's honor.
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February 7, 2019
Naked, Shaved and Stripped of Her Name—Life in a North Korean Prison
Known as "Prisoner 42," in a North Korean prison camp, this believer chronicles her difficult journey and how God stayed with her through so much brutality.
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February 4, 2019
Chinese Church Leaders Vow: ‘When One Is Arrested, Another Will Pick Up the Work’
Chinese church leaders say they are more determined than ever to see Christians stand strong for Christ.
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