Having spent much time with Filipinos lately, I am on alert for stories related to the Philippines. Sadly, there is a news report from Catobato this morning detailing a church bombing. At least 5 people were killed and 30 injured as a Catholic church was bombed during morning mass. There continues to be on-going tension... Continue Reading →
Video of Gao Zhisheng
Voice of the Martyrs, along with China Aid, has produced a video detailing the case of Gao Zisheng, the Chinese attorney and activist for Christian freedoms in the Communist nation. You can view the video (and see other ways to get involved) by clicking here.
The Flower of the Cross
"The cross is the only tree on which the flower of absolute joy grows," so says Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs. This video presentation chronicles the persecution of Christians by the communists in Romania. Take a few minutes to hear the testimonies of several Christians who were tortured and imprisoned for their... Continue Reading →
Foxe’s for Free
Foxe's Book of Martyrs, a Christian classic, is available this month as the free audio download from Christian Audio. Check it out here and get your free audio of this Christian classic.
Freedom Neither Fast Nor Easy
Tiananmen Square Leaders Issue Declaration of Repentance and Reconciliation on 20th Anniversary May 6, 2009 Photo: June 4, 1989 -- Tiananmen Square USA — An unprecedented statement regarding the June 4, 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square was released today by more than 80 Chinese Christian leaders calling for forgiveness, repentance, truth, justice and reconciliation. The... Continue Reading →
Swine Flu Falsity
According to this report, Muslims in Egypt are using the swine flu fears to rid Christians of their livelihood--pigs. Because Muslims consider pigs unclean, they are more than happy to get rid of them, even if it means people will starve to death. Pigs do not cause the flu, but the swine flu fear may... Continue Reading →
Largest Democracy
Check out this video and pray today:
Orissa Elections
This report from the BBC lists the various regions of India which will be holding elections this Spring. Specifically, Orissa, where violence against Christians raged last year, will be holding elections NEXT THURSDAY. Please be in prayer for this region, as many Christian lives are at risk based on the outcome of this election. For... Continue Reading →
Free Gao
Gao is a brother in Christ from China. He has been missing since February 4th. He has been tortured by Chinese authorities. His family has escaped to the U.S., and you can help him now by clicking here. Hebrews 13:3, "Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who... Continue Reading →
Happy 100th
In commemoration of the life of Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs, a friend of mine wrote a piece celebrating Wurmbrand's remarkable life and work for the Lord. I share this story with you because Pastor Wurmbrand was born 100 years ago yesterday. Here it is: A Modern Day Joseph Born 100 years... Continue Reading →
Imagine This Scenario
I am linking here a letter that a wife has written on behalf of her husband. Her husband has been in prison for 14 months. Since last May, neither she nor her son has had any interaction with the imprisoned dad. The Chinese authorities have kept this man locked up and isolated for 14 months. ... Continue Reading →
Courage Over Cowardice
Out of fear, Communists (and Socialists) must control you. They cannot allow your freedom to threaten their “good” plans for you. A very brave Le Thi Cong Nhan risked her life to speak freely of her faith in Christ. For that courage, she has been put into prison in Communist Vietnam. She has been in... Continue Reading →
About Nigeria
On Saturday, a brother in our congregation is leaving for ministry in Nigeria. I hope you will take a moment to get familiar with the work going on in Nigeria. Specifically, I have linked here an information page about Nigeria. The page tells you about the kind of persecution going on in Nigeria. Last November,... Continue Reading →
Philosophy and Science
I have linked a blog post here which is fascinating on a number of levels. It concerns philosophy and, granted, has some difficult, abstract concepts imbedded in it. However, on a more substantial level, the blog post exposes a growing recognition that Christian theism provides a strong framework for science. Science has become secularized and... Continue Reading →
Sookhdevil
Along the lines of the prior two posts, here is a prayer request from Barnabas Fund on behalf of their leader, Patrick Sookhdeo. Please pray for Sookhdeo as he is one of three targets in Great Britain now that Islamists hope to silence. I have linked an article here which updates you on the unfolding... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 