Brother Andrew's Blog, page 66

10 steps forward for religious freedom in 2020—which ones did you miss?

In a year marked by loss, religious freedom saw many unprecedented milestones that have changed the lives of millions of God's people.

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Pray! 20+ children traumatized by horrific attack in Indonesia

An estimated 25 local children are struggling with what they witnessed when ISIS-affiliated terrorists attacked and brutally murdered four Christians.

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After repeated attacks, Christians in Cameroon ask: ‘Pray for our enemies, Boko Haram’

Because of violent attacks by Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram, the far north region of Cameroon has now been marked a “red zone." The group has repeatedly targeted Christians.

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‘That’s when I started running’—Christians in Indonesia beheaded and burned alive in attack

Leaving a trail of destruction and grieving families, Islamic extremists viciously attacked a remote Christian village in Indonesia.

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Where her dad was murdered, Daniela found joy in Jesus

Daniela and her family lost their dad because he lived out the gospel in Colombia. Here, we find out what their family has gone through and how Open Doors has been privileged to help.

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Video: Christians’ homes attacked by 2,000+ mob in India

Shocking footage of a frenzied mob of 2,000 determined to punish and intimidate almost 80 Christian converts in India's Chhatisgarh state. Many believers were severely beaten.

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Nigerian Pastor, 13+ Christians captured in spree of terrorist kidnappings

In the last four weeks, Islamic terrorist groups in northern Nigeria—including ISWAP, Boko Haram and the Khalifah Army—have targeted and captured at least 13 Christians, including Pastor Zongo.

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‘I am amazed so many care for us’—North Korean believer leaves ‘farewell’ letter

Strengthened in an Open Doors safe house in China, a North Korean believer leaves a 'farewell' letter as she returns to her native country.

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When following Jesus makes you homeless

Here's why following Jesus in some places means you lose your home.

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‘A full-scale war has begun’—5 prayers for Armenian and Azerbaijani Christians

The deadly violence between the former Soviet territories is continuing to escalate—here's how the church is responding and how you can pray with believers caught in this war.

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