Brother Andrew's Blog, page 104

One Prayer Saved This Pastor in India from the Lion’s Den

Church leaders like Biswas are often targeted with physical violence by Hindu extremists.

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4 Things Persecuted Believers Can Teach Us About Gratitude

Saman, Noor, Seojun, and Racheal can teach us what gratitude truly looks like--and why it's so important in our lives as we mature in Christ.

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Deeply Wounded in Iranian Prison–House Church Leaders Find Healing

Former Iranian house church leaders, now living as refugees in Turkey, share their stories and how God has used ex-prisoner trauma care training to strengthen and comfort them.

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10 Questions Answered About Asia Bibi’s Current Situation

Media reports have distributed often conflicting information surrounding Asia Bibi and her family’s plight to leave Pakistan. Here, our field answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

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A Church Under Fire–in Pakistan, Christians Are Daily Targets

In Pakistan, Christians are daily targets—measuring only 2 percent compared to the 96 percent Muslim majority.

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BREAKING: Asia Bibi Leaves Pakistani Prison–Call for Urgent Prayer

A week after Asia Bibi was acquitted of blasphemy charges, news sources are reporting the Christian woman who spent eight years on death row has reportedly left the area with her family.

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BREAKING: Asia Bibi Leaves Pakistani Prison–Open Doors Calls for Urgent Prayer

A week after Asia Bibi was acquitted of blasphemy charges, news sources are reporting the Christian woman who spent eight years on death row has reportedly left the area with her family.

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BREAKING: At Least 7 Killed in Attack on Christians in Egypt

At least seven Christians have died and an additional 12 injured in Egypt today after a violent attack on a group of Coptic pilgrims.

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Will Asia Bibi’s Release Launch a New Wave of Christian Persecution In Pakistan?

Protests from Islamic extremists over Asia Bibi's release are widespread in Pakistan.

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5 Things Christians Need to Know About Asia Bibi and the Church in Pakistan

With Asia's release comes the threat of persecution of all Christians in Pakistan where Muslim extremists wage war against anyone who turns from Islam.

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