Brother Andrew's Blog, page 113

See How Christians in Egypt Show Their Love for the Cross with This Simple Tattoo

Why Egyptian Christians stand out during Ramadan.

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8 Ways You Can Be a Voice for the Persecuted Church

Did you know that: Every day, one in 12 Christians in the world experiences high, very high, or extreme persecution for following Jesus. Every month, 66 churches are attacked, burned or vandalized. Each day, six Christian women are raped, sexually harassed or forced into marriage. Every month, 2,800 Christians are forced to leave their home […]

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Breaking: Family Launches Suicide Attacks on 3 Churches in Indonesia

Three bombs exploded across three churches in Indonesia's Surabaya, capital of East Java province, on Sunday morning.

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Mother’s Day Portraits of Radical Trust and Obedience–How Godly Moms Are Living Out Dangerous Faith

This Mother's Day, pray with women who are raising their families with courage and resilient faith.

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Brother Andrew: ‘Don’t Ever Forget We Are Here for the Book’

Today (May 11, 2018), Brother Andrew celebrates his 90th birthday. The Dutchman, who became known as "God’s Smuggler," recently returned from a rare and private visit to his beloved Pakistan.

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Breaking: 3 Americans Freed from North Korea

The release of three Americans from North Korea's infamous labor camps is far from the end of freedom work in North Korea.

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‘I Survived a North Korean Prison Camp’

I hope you understand from my story how great the gift of freedom and democracy is that you have received.

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3 Powerful Lessons from Persecuted Believers in Egypt

We asked three Christians to share the lessons they have learned in the past year. 

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Egypt: ‘How Can the Devil Defeat a Woman Who Is Equipped with the Word of God?’

God is showing the women of Egypt His love, and He is preparing those who are seen as the weakest in society to be a light in their dark surroundings.

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Andrew Brunson: ‘These Claims Are Shameful and Disgusting’–U.S. Pastor’s Trial in Turkey Continues

May 7, marks 19 months since Pastor Andrew Brunson was detained in Turkey and arrested on Oct. 7, 2016.

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