Brother Andrew's Blog, page 107

‘The Day I Nearly Died’–How One Palestinian Woman Unexpectedly Found Life

In Palestine, Nadia* shares how she gained eternal life the day she nearly died--and becoming a leader in a network of Christians from Muslim backgrounds.

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Deny Christ or Lose Her Baby—Central Asia Mom Forced to Choose

In Central Asia, Sameda faces an unimaginable ultimatum--she must choose between following Christ or giving up her young daughter.

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Indian Christians Told: ‘We’ll Close One Church Every Week’

Christian villagers in rural India have been told by extremists that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity,

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1.6 Million Kachin Christians in Myanmar Trapped as Targets in Genocidal War

Some believe that the government is trying to wipe out the Kachin people because roughly 95 percent of them are Christians.

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7 Vacation Paradises that Are No Holiday for Christians

Here are seven popular resort destinations that rank high on the 2018 World Watch List of the 50 toughest countries for Christians.

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On the Run in Mali–Former Muslim Clings to Jesus Amid Jihadist Persecution

For one Christian widow in Mali, the agendas of both non-violent and violent Islamic groups have shaped much of her life. 

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Pastor Andrew Brunson Moved to House Arrest in Turkey

Pastor Andrew Brunson moves to house arrest as the trial continues in Turkey.

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U.S. Pastor Brunson Publicly Forgives His Persecutors—as Turkey Calls for Fourth Hearing

After numerous optimistic reports that U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson would finally be released at the end of his third hearing in Turkey, the court has once again continued the trial.

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No Homecoming for Boko Haram Victims—One Woman’s Story of Scorn, Sorrow and Saving Faith

For young women liberated from Boko Haram captivity, rescue and return to their community often bring more pain than freedom.

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Is Another Boko Haram Emerging in Previously Untroubled Southeast Africa?

A number of attacks, including several beheadings, have raised alarms over the emergence of another Boko Haram and a jihadist movement in the previously untroubled southern half of Africa.

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