With files from Voice of the Martyrs Canada and Alan Doerksen of Intercede International Jesus made it very clear that to follow Him means denying ourselves and taking up our cross (Matthew 16:24). It means being hated by the world (John 15:18-19), enduring persecution and suffering (2 Timothy 3:12), and even losing our lives (Matthew 16:25). When we feel afraid to accept … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Persecuted Church
Persecuted for their Christian faith
India. A Christian leader in Manipur, a state in northeast India, is pleading for help because of the murder, desecration, and disruption of his people by a warring tribe. He said that members of the Meitei tribe “are killing innocent women, children, pastors, and even civil servants” among the Kuki and Zo tribes. Not only has the government done nothing to stop the … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their Christian faith
Not Abandoned: Remembering persecuted Christians
Amid rising levels of strife and tension around the world, Christians today are suffering increasing persecution beyond what we can imagine. Their churches, homes, families and very lives are daily at risk because of their belief in Jesus — but still they are not abandoned by their Lord. As members of the body of Christ, we are one with these persecuted believers; and … [Read more...] about Not Abandoned: Remembering persecuted Christians