These stories are in the news practically daily, so it's not surprising, but you need to be aware. This latest article is from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The problem... a citizen was upset because a city councilman's prayer mentioned the name of Jesus. Here's part of the article.

Though he was being burned at the stake on the order of Spanish authorities, Antonio Herrezuelo’s pain was in his spirit. He realized his wife had renounced her faith in Christ to escape a similar death.

Fearing conviction, five suspects said to beat 15- and 21-year-old into dropping charges.

This is an absolutely heartbreaking story coming from Compass Direct. Click here to read the full article.

In light of yesterdays story about the city of Rancho Cucamonga needing a permit to hold a bible study in a home, I found this story very interesting because this is about a student complaining that a school opened the day with prayer in school. And the school didn't just do this, but they announced it on the schools intercom. Naturally, the student who complained wanted to remain anonymous and not let anyone know who he is because he's afraid of what his friends would think.

Last night I was at my midweek bible study and I was so excited because as we were going through our lesson the cool topic of how we as a group can minister to others came up. As the discussion progressed I was so happy to bring up The Voice of the Martyrs and how all of us as a group can minister along side VOM.

Earlier this week we told you about the problem with having a home bible study in Gilbert, Arizona. Today, we have yet another situation that is brewing here in Southern California in Rancho Cucamonga. Fox News is reporting on this situation. Read the full story here.

Is your name on a "most wanted" list because of your faith and work for Jesus Christ? Most of us don't have to worry about being on the most wanted list, but for our dear brother Mr. Choi (pictured), who is a Korean Christian, his name is.