Brother Andrew's Blog, page 147

An Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Human Rights in India

An open letter to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., from David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA, an organization that works to equip and encourage Christians living in dangerous circumstances with the threat of persecution and equips the Western church to advocate for the persecuted.

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Six women from the persecuted church to be inspired by on International Women’s Day

“Women and girls are on the frontline of persecution. In many parts of the world, they already face discrimination because of their gender, and being a Christian as well creates a double-vulnerability. I am incredibly inspired by these women who have stood firm in their faith and often choose to reach out and serve others, […]

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“I RECEIVED YOUR LETTERS AND CARDS WITH MUCH JOY AND LOVE”

"With a heart full of love, I thank each one of you who wrote to me."

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Preparing My Daughter for Persecution in Iran

An Iranian mother shares how she had prepared her daughter for the day persecution arrived at their door.

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Literacy in Bhutan: Now Martha Can Read the Bible

Sister Martha is a timid, unassuming lady. She has lived on the outskirts of Gelephu all her life and built a family with her husband and seven kids. For 46 years, Martha grew up in the agricultural town, raising cows and goats, and farming broccoli, spinach, chili and beans. Born in a family of farmers, […]

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Syrian Prisoner Sentenced to Death by IS Finds Jesus

"God didn't leave me or let me down, He stayed with me until the end to show me His existence."

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Christians in Mexico Face Violent Persecution from Criminal Drug Cartels

The pressure from organized crime and the drug cartels on Christian communities often creates high levels of violence, fear and pushes churches into hiding.

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God Is Doing a Mighty Work Here!

The sky is always gray. Amir and his neighbors haven’t seen blue sky or the sun clearly for as long as they can remember — a constant reminder of the darkness their region has faced for many years now. War has destroyed their city. All of the buildings around them are mere shells of what […]

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God Is Using You in Spite of ISIS

You are answering God’s call, and many persecuted Christians are being saved as a result! ISIS seems like an impossible force of evil to overcome. They continue to destroy the lives of thousands, and have even made their way into the West. But God is using you to overcome evil with good in a mighty […]

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Syrian Pastor Serves Displaced Church

Pastor Samuel* has left Aleppo. After five years of war, a time of constant pressure and violence, the church leader who has been partnering with Open Doors throughout this time was forced to leave his city after ISIS threatened to kill him and destroy his church. He now serves the displaced Syrian church in a Western country.

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