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November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving From Aleppo: “You Are Giving Us Hope!”
In war-torn Aleppo, Syria's largest city, your support is giving struggling families the needed supplies and will to live during economic crisis.
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November 22, 2017
10 Specific Prayers for Muslim Background Believers
Muslim background believers (MBBs) face isolation and shame for their decision to turn from Islam to Christianity--often leading to financial hardships, and in areas where extremists are rampant, physical injuries and even death. Our prayers are what they request.
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November 21, 2017
5 Pastors in Iraq and Syria Speak Out: What Can We Learn From Their Faith?
We've had the privilege of bringing you the words and prayers of stalwart leaders of churches in Iraq and Syria--those who have endured and persevered through unimaginable terror and persecution and are now rebuilding the walls.
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November 20, 2017
3 Troubling Developments Facing Christians in China
Numerous recent developments suggest things are not as good for Christians in China as they might publicly seem. What will these trends mean for Christians in China?
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November 17, 2017
Why This Bible Smuggler Risks His Life in Vietnam
Bao has given away more than 100,000 children’s Bibles throughout Vietnam, where churches gather in secret, squeezed by increasing restrictions against practicing any other faith other than Buddhism.
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November 16, 2017
Why Should U.S. Christians Care About Global Persecution?
Why should we care about Christians who suffer for their faith in places like Nigeria, Vietnam, Syria or North Korea?
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3 Things to Pray For as ISIS Collapses
Iraqi Christians are returning to their homeland, however, the journey for Iraqi Christians is far from over, and the nation of Iraq needs healing, perhaps now more than ever. As Iraqi forces continue to dismantle IS presence in the country, prayer is paramount.
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Ethiopia: Theology Course Equips Leaders to Teach the Word
In the face of persecution, Ethiopian evangelist Sube* continues to follow Jesus and even has a plan to help others benefit from the same life-changing teaching she has experienced through Open Doors' theological training.
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November 15, 2017
The No. 1 Prayer Request From Persecuted Believers
Persecuted Christians share what keeps them going in the midst of physical torment and social pressures.
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The Radical Survival Story of Christianity in Iraq and Syria
As the number of Christian refugees returning to their homeland in Iraq and Syria increases, Open Doors continues to hear reports reflecting a hopeful yet cautious sense of optimism for the future.
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