Brother Andrew's Blog, page 96

They Had Just Gathered for Worship—Another Church Attack Kills 6 in Burkina Faso

Another church in Burkina Faso has left six Christians dead, including the church's young leader.

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‘You Are God’s Child’—Mother in North Korea Reveals 30 Years of Secrets

In North Korea, Lee Joo-Chan's mother waited 30 years to finally reveal to him the family secret.

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‘When They Come to Take Mom Away’—Preparing My Daughter for Persecution in Iran

A mother in Iran shares how she prepared her daughter for the day persecution arrived at their door.

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A Mighty Weapon

A timely reminder from Brother Andrew that God has equipped us for the battle as we draw on His strength and believe His promises.

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Breaking: Asia Bibi Leaves Pakistan, Safe in Canada

After six months since her acquittal on October 31, 2018, the Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi is reportedly out of Pakistan and has arrived safely in Canada, where her family now lives.

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They Refused to Denounce Jesus—Pastor, 5 Others Shot After Church Service in Burkina Faso

When they refused to convert to Islam, a pastor and his congregants in Burkina Faso were gunned down after a church service.

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God’s Perspective on Time

When we ask, "How long, Lord?" writer Al Janssen helps us understand how God sees time.

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Urgent Prayer: 25 Christians in Nigeria Killed by Boko Haram in Door-to-Door Attacks

On Monday, April 29, around 8 pm, Boko Haram fighters invaded a Christian community in northeastern Nigeria.

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The cross is still standing: Reflections from Sri Lanka

Open Doors is on the ground in Sri Lanka, visiting those affected by the Easter Sunday bombings. Here is the most recent report from an Open Doors’ field worker.

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“Most people are afraid”: The latest from Sri Lanka

We recently heard from an Open Doors fieldworker to find out what he has observed in Sri Lanka since the Easter Sunday Bombings, and how believers around the world can pray.

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