Pakistani Christians

Please pray… Christians in north-west Pakistan are demanding government protection following threats of bomb attacks if they do not become Muslims. An unsigned letter received 10 days ago said they had to convert by Thursday. Read the rest…

“Muslim Anti-Jewish Crusade Also Pursues Christians”

The article below and the title of this post come from a Bridges for Peace newsletter. We must continue to pray for the peace of Israel. We must continue to seek the God who created the Heavens and the Earth to move on behalf of Christians who are suffering because of their faith in Him: Muslim fundamentalists, aligned with Al-Qaeda, bombed a Christian bookstore and two Internet cafes in Gaza.. Read More

Turkey Christians murdered

Please pray for the families of these Christians. According to Benjamin Harvey, in a news article titled: 3 Killed in Turkey Bible Attack, “The attack is the latest in a string of attacks on Turkey’s Christian community, which comprises less than 1 percent of the population.” The Christians in this country need our prayers. God is the God who answers the prayers of the righteous. Pray.

Hope for Nigeria

The following article speaks of what seems to be a hopeless situation for our family in Nigeria. We must ask ourselves if where we live we were able to see a week’s time standing between us and our “religious freedom” what would we want? I truly believe the answer is faith-FUL prayer. We think we can see the full picture but guaranteed only He can. Let’s pray. Religious freedom at.. Read More

Passover

This Monday evening is the Eve of Passover. All over the world, observant Jews will be removing yeast from their homes in accordance with the scriptures. We, too, are commanded, by Paul, to keep the Festival of Passover and to remove the yeast of malice and wickedness. (1 Cor 5.6-8) As we remove yeast from our kitchens, lives, and hearts— let us remember. As we gather with families and friends—.. Read More

From Bridges for Peace:

Bethlehem Christians Appeal to “Deaf Ears” Bethlehem Christians have broken their silence over the crisis they face living in the birthplace of Jesus. The media story, written by senior journalist Khalid Abu Toameh, was published today [Thursday, January 25] by The Jerusalem Post. Last month, we reported the increased suffering the Christians were facing. International human rights lawyer Justus Weiner spoke about the nightlong threatening phone calls they received. “We.. Read More

O’ little town of Bethlehem…

how still we see thee lie… This line will soon have to change for our Brothers and Sisters fleeing Bethlehem. The body of Messiah in Bethlehem will, one day, no longer have a place to lay its head. According to Justus Reid Weiner: “Palestinian Christians have a higher rate of emigration compared to Palestinian Muslims and the Christian population of the West Bank and Gaza has plunged from about 20.. Read More

…we need to pray…

Hello Friends, The following excerpt was in my inbox this morning, felt impressed to pass it on: Raising the call for Christians to love our Muslim neighbors. Australia (MNN) — Two pastors in Australia are still awaiting the decision from the court of appeals. Under Victoria’s religious hatred law, Daniel Scot and Danny Nalliah were convicted of vilifying Muslims in a 2002 seminar about Islam. MNN had the opportunity to.. Read More

The Middle East’s Persecuted Christians

Many, in Islam, are saying that their “recent” hostility is because of the Jewish people. They also blame it on the “crusaders” (American aggression). But what about those Christians in Islamic countries who are just trying to eke out a life in safety and in worship of the One they believe lived 2000 years ago. What about those who haven’t raised their fists (or voices for that matter) in defiance.. Read More

The Religion of Tolerance

Any amount of reading about Islam and you will run into the statement that Islam is a Religion of Peace and that it is tolerant. I guess it all depends on what peace and tolerance means. Islam will be at peace when the world believes as it does and there is no one else to kill. Then it will tolerate whatever is said. Palestinians open fire inside Nablus church I.. Read More