ChinaAid recently received another report from inside sources in China that Gao Zhisheng has been severely beaten by authorities. The report stated his current living condition is worse than death and that Gao is crying daily in pain and desperation.

So we know that people will hate us, and NATIONS will also. With that said, here is a short write up from the Sunday Catholic Weekly titled Hatred Towards Christians.

Yesterday we told you a little bit about this story via our friends at Mission Network News, and today we wanted to share a few more details from the Christian Post.

Our friends at Mission Network News are reporting the following:

XINJIANG--In a stunning development to both the lawyers and family members, ChinaAid learned today that 36-year-old house church leader Alimujiang Yimiti received 15 years imprisonment for allegedly "providing state secrets to overseas organizations." He was allegedly read his verdict while in prison on October 27th. Mr. Li Dunyong, one of the Alimujiang’s lawyers, confirmed that he has already filed an appeal on Mr. Alimujiang’s behalf.

A few days ago we invited you to join VOM in giving Christmas to children in Vietnam with our Vietnam Christmas Care Packs.

Wow....I want to give a hat tip to my friend Glenn Penner at VOM Canada for sharing this story on his twitter account. You have to see this video, it's amazing.

Yesterday when I was at church listening to the sermon on serving, I couldn't help but think about all the volunteers in practically every ministry that exists. Some statistics I've heard regarding volunteers in church concern the 20-80 rule. This means that regardless of the size of the church, only 20% of the people actually serve in the ministry, while the other 80% sit back and receive.

Let us begin this week with another great devotion from the best selling book Extreme Devotion, which makes a great Christmas gift. You may buy a few here. :)