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Tag Archives: persecuted Christians
Shelter in a Forgotten War
Christians in the northern region of Myanmar have been suffering the same fate as the Muslim Rohingya in the west–religious persecution. Open Doors monitors persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries and offers this update: “It has been called … Continue reading
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Tagged Myanmar, Open Doors, persecuted Christians
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Safe Shelter for Those Who Provide Safe Shelter
We read stories about brave folks who, back in Hitler’s time, risked their lives to protect others. We may wish that had been the end of religious persecution, but we know better. There are still places where people of faith … Continue reading
Sheltered at Easter
This year, as in years past, many Christians will remember Christ’s sacrifice and victory in silence. Some are on the run, hiding by day and traveling by night. Some are in crowded refugee camps. Some are in dreary, dirty prisons. … Continue reading
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Safe Worship
Last year, Christians were attacked while worshiping in here in the US, and in Egypt and Nigeria. Around the world, many of our brothers and sisters in Christ meet together in secret, hoping to avoid violent confrontations. Let us pray … Continue reading
Christmas Shelter
As we celebrate Christmas, let’s pause and pray for our brothers and sisters who are in unsafe places: persecuted Christians worshiping in secret, those who are in war zones, ones on the run or in refugee camps, the poor … Continue reading
Four-Face Prayers for North Korea
I posted a year ago on the four faces of prayer. Which face are you? Man Lion Ox Eagle The man face has a heart of compassion: Lord, be a safe fortress for your persecuted children. The lion’s protective eye … Continue reading
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Safe Shelter
God’s put a phrase on my heart: Safe Shelter. It’s a prayer assignment. A changing prayer assignment that I’ll share with you. Every week, I’ll post a prayer for safe shelter–for different people, suffering different circumstances, needing our prayers. … Continue reading
Jesus Is Worth It All. Absolutely
Last week we saw the movie, “The Insanity of God” (it will shown again, 7 PM on September 13, in theaters across the country–learn more about it here). Persecuted Christians were asked: “Is Jesus worth it?” The joy on their … Continue reading
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Less Blessed
Let us remember those who are persecuted for their faith. Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And all this time I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 5:10, persecuted Christians
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Costly Faith
We mourn for the nine godly souls who died in the Charleston church shooting. Here in America, church is usually a safe place to praise, pray and study the Bible. Elsewhere, these activities end in financial loss, imprisonment or death. … Continue reading
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