Secret Deal with Turkey May Lead to American Pastor’s Release
WASHINGTON — The White House expects North Carolina pastor Andrew Brunson to be released by the Turkish government and returned to the U.S. in the coming days, two years after he was detained, according to
A Desperate Mother’s Plea
Time is ticking for our sister Leah. On September 16 the Islamic group Boko Haram said that they will kill Leah in 30 days unless a ransom is paid. In an act of desperation, Leah’s
Leah “In the Valley of the Shadow of Death”
On September 16 the dreaded Islamic group Boko Haram gave our sister Leah 30 days to live — we’re now down to 13 days. Boko Haram doesn’t bluff —they have already slaughtered tens of thousands of
90 Seconds On The Journey To Knowing Jesus
Last week, I told you about my dear friend in Nigeria, whose people had been viciously murdered by Islamists. In the aftermath of the attack, a pastor who was devastated by the tragedy sent this
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