Leah: 30 Days to Live — Urgent Prayer Request
The Islamic group Boko Haram has released a video of their execution of a 25-year-old aid worker. In the video, the spokesman also threatens to kill Nigerian Christian Leah Sharibu and two other hostages. We
Nigeria: Enter the Matrix
Call me slow, but I just saw the 1990’s blockbuster sci-fi called “The Matrix." I was awestruck by its imaginary, yet in some ways, almost prophetic world view. In it there are two worlds: One
Leah 6 Months After Being Kidnapped
Friends, I have encouraging news to share! There is reason to believe that Leah Sharibu, the 15-year-old Christian Nigerian girl kidnapped by the Boko Haram in February, is still alive. [See previous blog on Leah's captivity.] The
Legendary Love That Changed the World 2,000 Years Ago
When Jesus gave us His final instructions the night before He was crucified, He said, “love one another” five times! It’s as if He’s saying to us -- me and you -- if you don’t
China Closes Churches as Crackdown Continues
Zion Church is Beijing’s largest house church with approximately 1,500 congregants in eight campuses. Today is their last worship service. Five years ago, the church signed a 10-year lease and began investing in property renovations
What the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Means for the Christian Church
I would like to begin to unpack the significance of July’s unprecedented Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom by the U.S. State Department. First, I want to reiterate the importance of this meeting. The three days
U.S. Drives Stake in the Ground to Advance Religious Freedom
I would like to begin to unpack the significance of last week’s unprecedented Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom by the U.S. State Department. First, I want to reiterate the importance of this meeting. The three
Pastor Andrew Brunson Moved From Prison to House Arrest
Last month, I wrote about our brother, North Carolina Pastor Andrew Brunson and his imprisonment in Turkey under false charges of trying to overthrow the government. At the time, he had just finished a second
Her Name is Leah
I want to introduce you to a special young woman. Right now, she is in the midst of an uncertain and unthinkable storm. Her name is Leah Sharibu and she is 15-years-old. In February,
Secretary Pompeo Pushing Back Against Persecution!
We’re blessed to have such great Christian leaders in Washington who care about the plight of the persecuted around the world. Last week, Secretary Pompeo announced that he will hold the first-ever Ministerial to Advance