Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s remember Christians facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in 99.6% Muslim Somalia, ranked #2 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. “You can beat meContinue reading “Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Libya: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for this coming Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Libya, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live.Continue reading “Libya: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Eritrea: #4 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for this Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Eritrea, ranked #4 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. AContinue reading “Eritrea: #4 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Yemen: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #5 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. These days,Continue reading “Yemen: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Nigeria: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence in Nigeria, ranked #6 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live.  Just these past two months,Continue reading “Nigeria: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Where Freedom Does Not Reign

In many countries, it is a crime to be a Christian or to speak about Jesus to those of other religions. In some places, even holding a Bible or asking questions about Christianity on the internet can result in beatings, arrests and even death. As we prepare for next Sunday’s International Day of Prayer forContinue reading “Where Freedom Does Not Reign”

China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. China and North Korea have joined forces to persecute Christians, experts said at a recent U.S. hearing. Since last year, China has forcibly returned hundreds of North Koreans to a Communist regime that believes religion, especially Christianity, is the greatestContinue reading “China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute”

Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. (Updated October 22) A main energy plant failed on Friday, plunging Cuba’s 10 million people into darkness. After several attempts to restore electricity, the power grid failed once again just as Hurricane Oscar hit yesterday as a Category 1. AtContinue reading “Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane”

Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2

As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Olympic games these two weeks, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV. A few days ago, we prayed for the top 10 mostContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes #2”

Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes

As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Olympic games these next two weeks, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV: In this list below of the top ten most dangerousContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes”