Two parents have died while awaiting the rescue of their children, held captive with hundreds abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state. Father of three of the victims Anthony Musa suffered a heart attack due to anxiety and hypertension. Details on the woman have not yet been released. An abducted pastor we prayedContinue reading “Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update”
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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”
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”
Christians Martyred by Islamic Militants in Mozambique
Islamic extremists in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique launched several attacks this month against the Christian village of Napala, where they destroyed two churches and 1,300 homes, displaced 2,000 believers and killed at least 20. Among those who died were four elderly Christian women who were tied up and burned inside a house. OpenContinue reading “Christians Martyred by Islamic Militants in Mozambique”
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”
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”
Passover Prayers for the Persecuted
As we walk through this Passover week, remembering yesterday our King’s triumphal entry, and then how He was tortured and killed by the very people He came to save, let’s remember our sisters and brothers throughout the world who are facing persecution and death for their faith in Christ…. Lord, we ask You to beContinue reading “Passover Prayers for the Persecuted”
