Brother Andrew's Blog, page 71

Deadly explosions target Southern Philippines—ISIS group blamed for attacks

Eighteen months after the 2019 church attack in Jolo, the island town is reeling once again after two explosions that have killed at least 14 and injured dozens.

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DENIED!—8 places where starving Christians are refused government relief

For Christians who are mostly day laborers and are already unable to access local services because they have been “boycotted” by their village, the pandemic has given way to another layer of persecution.

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This survivor of two ISIS attacks shows how much Syrian Christians risk

Falit is a Christian who was targeted by ISIS. He's endured two separate attacks and still follows Jesus in Syria.

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Hmong believer who risks his life to walk with Jesus sings ‘As the deer panteth for the water…’

Poh is a Hmong believer in north Vietnam who grew up worshiping demons. His father threatened to kill him when he refused to renounce his faith in Christ. Recently, he powerfully shared his heart and voice.

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Amidst bombings and death threats, this Syrian Christian seeks Jesus

Sozan is a Christian in Syria. Here, she gives her testimony about following Jesus in Syria even in the midst of war and uncertainty.

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Christian pastor and wife flee Iran—only hours before reporting to Evin Prison

The couple's difficult decision to leave paints a vivid picture of the desperation Christians in Iran feel—and the level of risk believers face for simply participating in a house church.

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The last 10 years have nearly killed the church in Syria—and they need our help

Pastor George is a Syrian Christian in northern Syria—here, he describes the situation for Christians and how we can help.

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ISIS tried to kill Christianity in Iraq. Here’s why they failed

Dalia is an Iraqi Christian who is one of the last of her Christian family to remain in Iraq after ISIS. She discusses how hard it's been to return—and how God is still faithful.

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‘They were ages 3 to 18’—7 young Christians killed by Boko Haram suicide bomber

Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, persecution continues. A recent deadly attack on a village and church in north Cameroon underscores the increasing insecurity for Christians in countries along the Nigerian border.

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Pray for Beirut, Lebanon

After a huge explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, please pray for Christians there and for Open Doors' work with Syrian refugees.

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