Brother Andrew's Blog, page 48
May 23, 2022
Colombians face violence just for going outside
Christians have been unable to attend church because of the strikes. On Sunday, May 8, more than 2,000 churches were forced to cancel services to keep their congregations safe and avoid the cartel’s wrath. The cartel organized the armed strike following the extradition of its leader, Dairo Antonio Úsuga, to the United States. Although […]
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Aisha is ready to die for Christ if necesssary
Our sister Aisha* came to Christ in Chad, a country which claims religious freedom. But due to the influence of Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram, Chad’s guarantee of this freedom is often not practiced. Muslims are in power in the political and economic spheres and many believers are left vulnerable to growing extremism. Here is […]
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May 20, 2022
When advocacy doesn’t work
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When Advocacy Doesn’t Work
Over the past few years, advocacy efforts by Open Doors USA have led to some amazing stories. From a young Iraqi Christian telling the Vice President about ISIS attacks on his community to a survivor of Boko Haram in the Oval Office calling on the President to help people of faith in Nigeria, Open Doors […]
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The invisible church
I saw a video recently that’s stuck with me. Walking around Moscow, a young Christian woman points to a prominent metro station: “There used to be a church here; the Soviets destroyed it.” Next, a concert hall: “There used to be a church here as well; the Soviets destroyed it.” She then holds up a […]
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Religious freedom advocacy: More than pointing out the issues
In the world of religious freedom and advocacy, one can be forgiven for thinking all anyone ever does is call out countries where egregious acts of persecution are taking place. Yet, this is what makes the news, and it is, after all, a very important part of advocacy. At Open Doors USA, however, we realize […]
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We Must Keep Standing Up!
A few years ago, as I walked near the Monastery of Saint Simon in Cairo (also known as the Cave Church), I heard a young boy cry out. Looking across the street, I noticed the boy and his father at a little stand that I first mistook for a food vendor. As I got closer, […]
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May 19, 2022
2 years in Boko Haram captivity–Agnes still sings of God’s grace
Agnes was 19 when she was kidnapped by extremists in Nigeria. She survived two years of captivity as God revealed Himself in unexpected ways.
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