What's happening in North Korea is cultivation of an image. "He's doing that in his hair style, he's doing that in his clothing. For us, looking on from the outside, we don't necessarily think that immediately; but to the people of North Korea who ultimately are his audience, they would see that instantly."

“Chant this song [a Muslim creed], or you will die,” cried the Northern Sudanese soldier. The captive Christian could see the hate in his eyes and wondered how many lives he had taken. The soldier pressed a large knife to the Christian’s throat.

Kenya (MNN) ? Muslim rioters took to the streets of Mombasa, Kenya following the death of Sheikh Aboud Rogo. Unknown gunmen sprayed Rogo's van with bullets, immediately killing the controversial Islamic cleric. Jerry Dykstra with Open Doors said rioters focused their rage on two targets.

This weeks Persecution Podcast is now available to listen to and it will encourage you, if you listen. I hope you take the time to listen. Todd, Dory, and David share prayer updates for the countries of Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, and Israel. As you listen, please pray and share the show with others.

A few days ago we shared with you an update about Rimsha Masih, a 14-year-old Pakistani teen with Down Syndrome and we shared with you that her lawyer was going to court with her today. VOM contacts in Pakistan have reported back to us that the court hearing has now been changed to Saturday. Please pray for Rimsha and her parents during this very difficult time.

We have our latest prayer bulletin available now for download. Click here to download the PDF of this bulletin and please share it with your praying friends.

We have urgent breaking news from our friends at China Aid concerning the latest with Gao Zhisheng.

Yesterday I posted a quotable from Sabina Wurmbrand and today I have a great quote from The Voice of the Martyrs founder, Richard Wurmbrand.

Today I want to thank you for visiting our blog because every day I try to post something that will offer you some encouragement and also challenge you to make a difference in your faith.Since 2009 we have been asking you to pray for Asia Bibi and also to write her a letter of encouragement. Today, I want to ask you again to pray for Asia and to write her. Even if you've already done this, please do it again because she's still in prison.