Brother Andrew's Blog, page 114

North Korea Expected to Release 3 American Prisoners—Including 2 Christians

Leading up to the historic meeting between North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump, Trump hinted at the imminent release of three U.S. prisoners from North Korea.

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In Nigeria, 39 Killed in Fulani Herdsmen Massacres–Christians Cry Out ‘Enough Bloodshed’

Over the last week, Christians have been massacred in what has turned into a spree of violence by Muslim Fulani militant herdsmen.

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“In the six months I was [in prison], they executed 20 people” —Believer from Iran

"Yes, it’s more than worth it. I believe in Jesus, and if this means I have to suffer, then I am willing to

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Mother of Boko Haram Captive Begs: ‘Please Don’t Tire of Praying for My Leah’

In this conversation with the mother of Leah Sharibu, we learn more about the night Boko Haram attacked and gain greater insight into the young girl's character and faith.

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What Does Peace Between the Koreas Mean for Persecuted Christians?

Does peace between the Koreas mean more intellectual and religious freedom in the North?

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19 Nigerian Christians Gunned Down in Church–as Fulani Militants Crisis Intensifies

The recent attack on a church in Benue State has church leaders and President Buhari condemning the bloodshed as they talk about the Fulani militants crisis in northern Nigeria.

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Pray for the Persecuted in Nigeria as Buhari Meets Trump at White House

Please pray with your persecuted family in northern Nigeria and next week's meeting between Presidents Trump and Buhari.

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Turkey’s President Responds to U.S. Pressure to Free Andrew Brunson

[Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan] Responding over the weekend to public pressure from both US President Donald Trump and 66 members of the US Senate, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan repeated his demand that US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gülen must be extradited back to Turkey if Washington expects the capital city Ankara to release jailed US […]

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Inside Nigeria’s Unreported Terror: Snapshots of Havoc and Hope

Meet and hear from Nigerian believers as they share with us what’s happening in their West African villages as they clash with Fulani miltants.

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US Pastor Brunson Moved From ‘Nightmare’ Prison

A bipartisan group of 66 senators is threatening Turkey with “measures” if US Pastor Andrew Brunson isn’t freed.

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