Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Tag Archives: Hindus
Miracles in an Indian Prison
After an Indian pastor was arrested for sharing Christ despite warnings, the prison warden ordered two guards to torture him. Day after day, they hung him upside down and beat him until they were too tired to continue. Miraculously, the Christian felt no pain. God moved the warden’s heart, and during Holy Week, he actually invitedContinue reading “Miracles in an Indian Prison”
Indian Pastor Who Refused to Preach Hinduism Arrested, Family Assaulted and Chased from Their Home
Pastor Wazir Singh and his wife Metu Devi left Hinduism to follow Christ a little over ten years ago, after a relative told them about Jesus. God miraculously healed Metu of a life-threatening disease and set Wazir free from substance abuse. As they grew in their faith, Wazir felt God calling him to be aContinue reading “Indian Pastor Who Refused to Preach Hinduism Arrested, Family Assaulted and Chased from Their Home”
World Headlines for Prayer This Week
INDIA: At least nine died and 16 were injured in a stampede Saturday, when 25,000 Hindus crowded into a temple in Andhra Pradesh state with a capacity for 3,000. Then on Monday night, at least 11 died when passenger and cargo trains collided in Chhattisgarh. TANZANIA: Reports say more than 1,000 have died in politicalContinue reading “World Headlines for Prayer This Week”
Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned
“Anti-Christian persecution in India has intensified significantly over the past few weeks. Churches are being closed. Believers are being harassed, interrogated, and even arrested,” writes a faithful Christian serving the Lord in India. “Some are losing their government ration cards—their main access to staple goods. For day laborers and farmers who live one day atContinue reading “Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned”
Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts
VIETNAM: Typhoon Bualoi killed eight, injured seven and left 17 fishermen missing yesterday, before moving on to LAOS. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal the wounded, provide for those in need and comfort those who mourn. Do it in a way that points all eyes to You. So many in Vietnam have yet toContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts”
India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail
As Pastor Vinod Pal Singh led services for about 80 people on July 27, Hindu extremists invaded the church, forcing everyone to leave but the pastor, his wife Jyoti Devi, and three members of the family that owns the property, Anantram Maurya and his sons Ramit and Shubhkaran. (Morning Star News, September 9) From theContinue reading “India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail”
Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus
Today, Hindus around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birthday of Ganesh, an idol with an elephant’s head revered for removing obstacles. Ceremonies involve a 16-step ritual of offerings, culminating in immersing the idol in water. A curse is believed to fall on anyone who happens to catch a glimpse of theContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”
Persecution News from India
Several states in India have passed anti-conversion laws, and Christians are suffering greatly. Hindu extremists have busted down church doors and assaulted worshippers in the midst of services, and when the police show up, it is not the violent attackers who are arrested, but the pastors and Christians. In some parts of India, believers mustContinue reading “Persecution News from India”
Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA
KASHMIR: Militants killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindus, in a tourist area of Pahalgam last month, raising tension between INDIA and PAKISTAN over this disputed region both claim is theirs. India has now retaliated with a series of missile strikes on dozens of terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan then shot down 3-5 IndianContinue reading “Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA”
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