In a country in Northern Asia, which I won't name for safety reasons, many people endure extreme poverty and daily struggles for survival. Due to their oppressive government, these individuals are denied basic human rights and necessities such as food and water. Christians in this region face even harsher persecution and cruel mistreatment.
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Several months ago, Myanmar erupted into madness as a military coup ripped the nation apart. Christians became one of the main targets of blame for the chaos. Persecution took many forms: intimidation, arson at Christian-run facilities, rampant theft, lack of access to food, and economic pressure.
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Brother Williams is a bold witness for Jesus. In the face of potential martyrdom, Williams broadcasts the gospel throughout Pakistan via radio, TV, and the internet. The risks are very real—in fact, Williams was forced to decentralize his operations a few years back when his communications offices were firebombed.
Read MoreJesus in the Middle East
When you hear about the suffering of persecuted Christians in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, it's overwhelming.
Read MoreLifeline
In 30+ years of working with the persecuted church, I have never sensed more need for an overwhelming compassionate response than I do right now during this worldwide pandemic.
Read MoreFaith on the Ropes
Unspeakable
There is an unspoken tragedy that comes from war. We all know the external consequences—torture, precious lives extinguished, political instability, family displacement, economic deprivation—adversities often beyond our ability to comprehend. But talk face-to-face with those who’ve survived, look into their eyes, and a wordless secret oozes from within, something most fear will forever haunt them.
Read MoreThe Salvation Seed Smugglers
During my final days in South Korea, along the North Korean border, the Lord pushed me out of my comfort zone and into a role I never imagined—smuggler!
Read MoreHospital Discipleship
You would think a hospital room to be an unlikely place to have a strategic meeting about how to covertly disciple underground believers in North Korea. And yet here I am. Let me explain...
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