Brother Andrew's Blog, page 138
June 29, 2017
“God was removing my pain while I was in prison”
These are words from Alonso, a pastor who was jailed for preaching the gospel in a small community in Oaxaca, Mexico:
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Kidnapped Philippines Priest ‘Alive’ but Marawi Situation Still Dire
The Islamic State has been making inroads in the Philippines since Abu Sayyaf declared allegiance in 2015.
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4 Facts About the Dangerous Group Al-Shabaab
Far less notorious than ISIS or al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab is nonetheless a force of terror in Somalia and its neighboring countries.
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June 28, 2017
What It Looks Like to Share the Life-Giving Word of God with Children in Iraq
“These books help me understand what Jesus did on earth before he was crucified,” Dani says.
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Christians in the Central African Republic Desperately Need Your Prayers
"God’s Word does not teach us to pray that God kills our enemies but that He will change their hearts."
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Muslims Turn to Christ in Unprecedented Numbers Pt. 1
The Islamic State has been filling the headlines for a long time and filling the hearts of many people in the Middle East with fear. But in the midst of all this, the church in the Middle East is showing the love of Christ to those who fled their homes. Muslims in the Middle East are turning to Jesus in unprecedented numbers.
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Half of Syria and Iraq’s Christians Have Left Since 2011
A new report estimates that 50-80% of the Christian populations of Iraq and Syria have emigrated since 2011.
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June 27, 2017
Baghdad Pastor’s Miraculous Escape from a Car Bomb Emboldens His Faith
“I had no scratches. The car was in flames, but I wasn’t burned."
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It’s Time to Change the Way You Think About India—Persecution Is on the Rise
“Forget the image of a nice backpacking trip to the Taj Mahal!”
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June 26, 2017
Christian Families Eager to Return to Mosul
"Our only dream is to return, to go back to our house and live there again."
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