Brother Andrew's Blog, page 115

10 of the Top Persecutors of Christians Around the World Today

Christian persecution is on the rise and these are some of the worst offenders around the world.

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U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson to Wait for Next Hearing in Grim Turkish Prison

After only one day of testimony, the outcome of the first hearing for  U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson has not gone as we hoped.

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Bearing the Burdens of Our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters In Prison

While we are able to encourage those around us and even pray with them in their difficulties with relative ease, how are we to help bear the burdens of brothers and sisters living on the other side of the world? Does it even matter?

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Trial for U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson Begins–“I Want Truth to Come Out”

The trial for U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson began today. In Andrew's defense statement, he told the court, “I I am a Christian pastor. I did not join an Islamic movement. Their aims and mine are different...”

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A Call for Prayer: President Trump Launches Airstrikes on Syria

President Trump announced airstrikes on Syria in coordination with the UK and France on Friday.

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Urgent Prayer: President Trump Launches Airstrikes on Syria

President Trump announced airstrikes on Syria in coordination with the UK and France on Friday.

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In Chibok, Families Won’t Celebrate Until All Missing Daughters Are Free

While many parents of daughters kidnapped from Chibok four years ago have welcomed their children back home, half of them are still waiting--and praying--for their daughter's return.

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Recent Visit With Pastor Andrew Brunson Reveals Poor Health and Isolation

After a recent visit with Pastor Andrew Brunson, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis reported that the health of the 50-year-old pastor had deteriorated during his 18-month imprisonment in a Turkish prison.

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Join Open Doors in Praying for U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson

Arrested in October 2016 on false charges of being involved in an Islamic terrorist organization, Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in Turkey in an Izmir prison—persecuted for his Christian faith and held as a political hostage. In late March 2018, Turkish prosecutors filed official charges and called for a life sentence of 35 years. His trial […]

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Held in Fulani Captivity–Kidnapped Nigerian Christians Cling to Jesus

Sofia had heard the reports and stories of men belonging to the Muslim Fulani tribe attacking Christian communities in northern Nigeria's Middle Belt, killing and kidnapping Nigerian Christians and taking possession of everything in their path.

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