Brother Andrew's Blog, page 84

Rekindling the Light of Hope in Syria

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Why this 7-year-old is the face of living hope in war-torn Syria

In Aleppo, Syria, this young Armenian family is learning to live with grief and walk in hope—as they cope with the absence of their husband/father, kidnapped by Islamic extremists six years ago.

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Another attack in Burkina Faso kills 14 Christians: ‘The attacks have shattered the lives of our people’

Christians in northeastern Burkina Faso are reeling after a new attack on a church left 14 dead.

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80+ killed, 16-year-old girl taken in string of Islamic attacks in DRC

In November, Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have endured a string of at least 10 attacks by an Islamic extremist group who killed at least 84 people and kidnapped 13, including a 16-year-old girl.

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4 things persecuted Christians can teach us about gratitude

Persecuted Christians teach us 4 lessons about Thanksgiving and the importance of living lives of gratitude.

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We can’t show his face—but your gifts are transforming his ministry in East Africa

Muktar leads a secret gathering of Christians somewhere in East Africa. But he couldn't do it without your help.

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Christians in Asia facing ‘perfect storm,’ new report says

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In Syria, 7 killed and dozens injured in multiple bombings, shootings

Less than a month since the Turkish incursion into northern Syria, In one day, two Christian leaders were murdered and three bombs exploded, killing five people and wounding 26.

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He used to worship a ‘devil god’—now he follows Jesus

Six days after Choj, part of the Hmong tribe, told his parents and siblings he was a Christian, the mob showed up to take away everything.

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Open Doors USA Provides Key Advocacy for Christians in Syria

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