U.S. government passes bill to promote human rights and …
Dec 5, 2024 · Todd Nettleton with The Voice of the Martyrs USA says the bill is largely symbolic, despite some practical calls within it to reunifying families. “It’s hard to say that it means a lot, because the North Korean regime is obviously not checking with the U.S. government before they persecute Christians, before they persecute their own people,” he says.
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Smuggling Bibles in China: Is it still necessary?
Oct 10, 2024 · China (MNN) — B ack in the 1980s, there was a big push for smuggling Bibles into Communist China to meet the needs of believers there.. But is Bible smuggling still necessary in China today? Rev. Jason Woolford, President of Mission Cry, says, “You look at the restrictions that the [Chinese] government has on the Bible, the amount of printing that they allow…of the Bible, with much ...
A biblical perspective on Israel-Hamas war
Oct 25, 2023 · Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas, and a pending ground invasion could expand the war across borders. The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss the escalating conflict and deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.. Simultaneously, the United States military announced possible evacuation plans amid increasing attacks from Iranian-backed militias in the ...
Horizons discipleship curriculum meets a critical need
Jan 3, 2025 · This Islamic understanding means that believers from a Muslim background often don’t fully grasp teachings about salvation. “When you preach a message of grace [about how] Jesus can wipe away your sin, they’re seeing Him as another way, like, ‘Oh, I could either go on a pilgrimage, or I could accept Jesus, or I could, you know, give to the poor.
How addiction affects families - Mission Network News
Dec 18, 2024 · USA (MNN) — Anyone affected by addiction knows how lonely it can be. A substance steals the attention of your loved one, breaking hearts and promises and leaving you to pick up the pieces. “Families suffer greatly because of the individualistic approach and selfishness of addiction,” Brandon ...
Three Eritrean pastors mark 20 years in prison
Dec 6, 2024 · Eritrea (MNN) — Three pastors in Eritrea are rounding out 2024 in prison, marking 20 years since their arrest and incarceration. They are among hundreds of other Christians imprisoned in that country, where the government can make arrests without warrant and deny trials to those imprisoned.. Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs USA says there are between 300 and 350 Christians currently ...
Prepare to share Jesus with kids in your life this Christmas
Nov 21, 2024 · “Kids between the ages of 4 and 14 are interested in spiritual truth,” says Greg Yoder with Keys for Kids Ministries.. “We’re hearing from 414 [Movement] that [of] kids [in] that age group, 80% of them are looking for spiritual truth.”. That’s why Keys for Kids offers a Christmas devotional booklet to engage children with the gospel!
Despite persecution, Turkiye remains a field ripe for Gospel harvest ...
Dec 4, 2024 · Turkiye (MNN) — A new report by International Christian Concern shows anti-Christian hate crimes doubling in Turkey since 2021. These include property damage, harassment, and violence, the group says. While Christians make up less than one percent of the country’s 85 million people, they experience the highest number of religious hate crimes.
Syrian Christians express fear over transition government
Dec 12, 2024 · Syria (MNN) — Syria’s new interim prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has called all Syrian refugees to return. He promises freedom and protection for all people and sects. However, some Syrians aren’t willing to bank their lives on mere words yet. Neighboring Lebanon hosts an estimated 1.5 ...