Brother Andrew's Blog, page 126

Hearing God’s Voice Over the Noise of Sharia Law

Christian teenagers living under Sharia Law face intense pressure in their day-to-day lives. Increasingly, they're finding that discipleship is key to spiritual survival.

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Discipling Your Children to Pray With the Persecuted Church

As you learn about and pray with the persecuted Church, be intentional about teaching your children that we are all the Church connected through the blood of Christ and model how to pray for their global family.

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Portraits of the Persecuted Church

Throughout the world, children are targeted for their faith. These stories of Hassan*, Meeral* and Maryam* are not easy to read, but they are important as we pray and connect with the global persecuted Church.

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“What Should Your Father’s Funeral Have Been Like?”

In the massacres of Christians in Nigeria, children have lost one or both parents. Recognizing the need to respond to this crisis, Open Doors offers trauma care and counseling, and in Northern Nigeria is building a trauma center.

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Bangladesh: Catholic Priest Missing as Pope Francis Arrives

Pope Francis has arrived in Bangladesh, where a Catholic priest disappeared three days ago.

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Being Hmong and Standing for the Gospel in Vietnam

In Vietnam, an increasing number of Hmong are converting to Christianity from the group's traditional religion of animism--a decision that comes with a high price.

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The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do

When we understand the power of prayer to change our world, our hearts and our actions, we begin to hear and connect with God's own heartbeat for His people.

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“Discipling Muslim Background Believers Is My Calling”

After a Muslim says “yes” to Christ, what happens next? In Southeast Asia, Paulus* is leading more than 20 lay leaders to teach the Bible to MBBs. 

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This Dangerous Book: An Interview with Steve and Jackie Green

Museum of the Bible founders Steve and Jackie Green discuss the lasting impact the most “Dangerous” book in history—the Bible.

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The Most Dangerous Book in History

Museum of the Bible founders Steve and Jackie Green discuss the lasting impact the most “Dangerous” book in history—the Bible.

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