Brother Andrew's Blog, page 134

3 Lessons from the Persecuted Church in Egypt

Media coverage of tragedies often focuses on the basics--the who, what, where, when, and why--without taking the time to tell the stories of how these events impact other Christians in Egypt.

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Is There Still Hope for the Middle East?

The world watched them march to their death. Twenty young men from Egypt and one from Chad in orange jumpsuits were beheaded by large ISIS warriors in February 2015. The long line of Christian martyrs walking on an empty beach in Libya is an image our generation will never forget. For over ten centuries, Christians […]

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Lifting the Burdens of Trauma in Nigeria

“Since the first day I came here for the Trauma Healing Program, I felt at rest,” Martina said.

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Kenya: Three Christians Killed After Refusing to Recite Muslim Prayer

The attackers are believed to be Kenyan youths trained by the group in Somalia, before returning to the country.

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Your Support Moves the Gospel in Africa ‘Without Hindrance’

Hussein* is one of the most successful evangelists to Muslims in the Horn of Africa region. He has been used by God to change the lives of thousands of Muslims, despite not being a believer from a Muslim background himself. This success though has come at a high price.

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‘Small Window to Act’ to Restore Christianity in Middle East

The returnees “need a guarantee that they will be safe, and that their rights will be protected.”

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The Only Prayer They Knew: Lord, Lord, Please Help!

When Hannah Cho was a child growing up in North Korea, she had no idea how important this phrase--often repeated in her mother’s prayers--would become to her. Nor did she have any idea how many times future hardship would prompt her to utter the words herself.

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Widow In Myanmar Experiences God’s Provision

For some, the stanzas of Psalm 145 may sound like poetry. But for Lau Nu*, a 73 year old Burmese widow, the psalmist’s words are quite literal.

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Pray This Powerful Prayer Alongside a Believer from Yemen

Pray this same prayer alongside your brother in Christ in Yemen.

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Will Trump’s New Afghanistan Plan Help or Hurt Christians in the Region?

How will Trump’s plan impact Christians in Afghanistan?

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