Awhile back we told you about the unbelievable case of four Christian missionaries who were arrested at an Arab festival in Dearborn, Michigan, for allegedly "disturbing the peace". Thankfully, we have great news to report to you today as the "Dearborn 4" have been acquitted of these ridiculous charges.

The church, which is led by Pastors George Rakha and Peter Shahza d, was established six years ago and is actively involved in Muslim evangelism. “At 4 a.m., some fanatics broke the lock of the church door and entered the church,” VOM contacts reported. “They burned three crosses, nine Bibles, five books of worship songs, a table and a musical instrument Tabla [local drum].”

Robert J. Thomas and his wife left to be the first missionaries to Korea in July 1863. His wife died soon after their arrival. In 1866, having evangelized for a few months in Korea and having learned the language, Thomas rode the American ship, the General Sherman, along the Taedong River to the location of the present-day capital of North Korea. The Sherman became grounded on a sandbar. Korean soldiers on shore were suspicious and scared, and they boarded the ship, waving long, flashing knives.

Churches across the United States and around the world are preparing to “remember those in bonds” (Hebrews 13:3) on Nov. 14, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP).

I saw this story today and wanted to share it, not because it has to do with Christian persecution, but because it has to do with suffering.