Remember the persecuted in Egypt
The Voice of the Martyrs is focusing on the plight of persecuted Christians in Egypt during the month of August in our monthly newsletter. We have been involved in serving our Egyptian brothers and sisters for a number of years and urge you to consider how you can practically stand together with them in their afflictions this month. In the early centuries after Christ, Egypt was predominantly

Muslim mob burns homes and churches in Pakistan
International Christian Concern is reporting that 100 Christian houses and churches were set on fire on June 30 by a mob local Muslims in the village of Kasur, east of Lahore, Pakistan. Here is the report: The riots were incited by broadcasts from local mosques. This incident is similar to a February 1997 attack when thousands of Christian houses and

Family forgives son's killers
It always amazes me when I see the grace of God evident in the lives of those whose loved ones have been killed for Christ.  As many of you know, 39-year-old Christopher Leggett was killed by Al-Qaeda's North Africa branch on a week ago Tuesday because they claimed he was spreading Christianity in the Muslim country.  As the family prepared to bury their son yesterday, they sent a message to his

Get down on your knees and blog
In Proverbs 31:8-9 we read:   Open your mouth for the mute,         for the rights of all who are destitute.    Open your mouth, judge righteously,         defend the rights of the poor and needy. I am often reminded of this in my role as CEO of The Voice of the Martyrs here in Canada.  Our mission is to glorify the persecuted church by serving His persecuted church.  In his book

Spiritist challenges visiting preachers to power encounter in Uganda
You may find the following story a bit disconcerting. It was for me.  But it does reflect the reality of what Christians face in various parts of the world.  What bothered me was the response of the preachers, to be honest.  Why did they flee and now, why are they going to press charges?  Maybe the two responses are related? I certainly have some unanswered questions. Read the story over

The waning of Iran’s protest movement
This morning The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) published the following analysis on the reasons for the waning of the protest movement following the Iranian election.   Please continue to pray for Iran and especially for her Christian population. Elections in Iran – Part V: The Waning of the Protest Movement By: A. Savyon* Iran|#529| June 29, 2009 Two weeks after the

Remembering Chris Leggett
Chris Leggett June 23, 2009 [From the Cleveland Daily Banner] Christopher Ervin (Chris) Leggett, 39, formerly of Cleveland, and a current resident of Nouakchott, Mauritania, Africa, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Mauritania. He was greatly loved and respected by the Mauritanian people. The Mauritanian Minister of Justice stated that “his death was a great loss to Mauritania”. Chris

Persecution: Normal and Expected
By Nik Ripken “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.” - John 15:20 They admitted to being confused, these pastors and lay leaders who had endured decades of persecution within the now-failing Soviet Republic. Yet they agreed to share their personal, family, and church stories with the broader Christian community, hoping to help churches, mission organizations, and missionaries

This week’s recommended resources from The Voice of the Martyrs (June 28-July 4)
With the eyes of the world focused in Iran and the Middle East, it is critical that Christians understand the truth of Islam and how Christianity is alive, though persecuted, in the Islamic world.  Here are just a few of the great resources available from The Voice of the Martyrs that can help you to put world events in perspective and help you to pray more effectively for the work of God in the

This week in persecuted church history (June 28-July 4)
Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7b (ESV) June 28, 2006: A Muslim mob in the town of Izom in the Nigerian state of Niger overwhelms police and clubs an unidentified Christian woman to death for participating in street evangelism. June 30, 1315: Lay missionary, mystic, and philosopher Ramon Lull, who was persuaded by a vision to seek the