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Turmoil in Mali -- May 19, 2012
The situation of Christians in Mali is bleak. They make up only about 1% of the population, but this tiny minority is being targeted in recent violence. Sharia law has been imposed in Timbuktu. One refugee testifies, “We have escaped in the wake of horrible death threats as the Islamists have a...
Answered Prayer -- May 17, 2012
In May 2008, Muslims from Saleman village in Indonesia attacked Christians in nearby Horale. They burnt crops, homes, churches, and a school. Several Christians were brutally killed and over fifty were injured. Survivors fled into the jungle. A week later, Muslims claimed that Horale belonged...
Freedom in Morocco? -- May 16, 2012
Abdelilah Benkirane, prime minister of Morocco, recently defended the personal freedom of Moroccan citizens. He said, "I believe in freedom, God created us free. Who is Benkirane to tell Moroccans to shave your beards or to impose the hijab? Individual liberties are sacred and are not to be touched...
Christian Student Harassed, Disappears -- May 15, 2012
Twenty-four-year-old Christian student Simi Maltida Kim was finishing her last year at Federal Polytechnic in Bauchi state, Nigeria. One of her teachers was determined to convert her to Islam. He summoned her, questioned her for her faith, and brought other students to confront her. He even failed...
Grenade thrown at Worshipers -- May 13, 2012
On a Saturday evening in Kenya, Christians gathered for an open air meeting. A pastor was at the podium, and a group of singers were nearby. Someone in a passing car threw a hand grenade toward the podium. Witnesses say that the flying grenade landed on a woman before hitting the ground.
Churches in Iran -- May 12, 2012
A Church in Tehran was recently ordered to stop holding its Friday services conducted in the Farsi (Persian) language. Farsi is the country’s official language and is spoken by a majority of Iranians.
Cup of Cold Water -- May 11, 2012
"Give a cup of cold water to someone who is thirsty…” Matthew 10:42 (MSG) Last week I got an email from Dave, an old friend, bearing shocking news. He had been experiencing pain and discomfort and scheduled a medical exam. During the exam, the doctors found inoperable pancreatic cancer. As I read...

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May 19 | Turmoil in Mali
May 17 | Answered Prayer
May 16 | Freedom in Morocco?
May 15 | Christian Student Harassed, Disappears
May 13 | Grenade thrown at Worshipers

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