Although this is a little late, right now Muslims are celebrating Ramadan. The dates vary from country to country, but most will be fasting and praying during the day for the 30 days of September. Please use this time to lift those following Islam up in prayer.

Upon hearing about persecuted believers around the world, Christians living in the West often say that they would not be sure if they could go through persecution and suffering for their faith and persevere. Enduring suffering for righteousness, however, is not dependent upon one’s courage or strength.

Jenna Lyle has a piece today over at the Christian Post website titled Anglican Head Calls Christians to Express Horror at Orissa Violence and I want to encourage you to read it in its entirety. Here are a few passages to ponder.

Praise the Lord God Almighty who is worthy to save! And this HE did again :)

Persecution Podcast has just delivered episode #2. This week Todd, Mark & Mary Sue discuss Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. The show is available for download at http://www.persecutionpodcast.com.

I was just in Australia two weeks ago and so when I saw this story about Australian Christians walking to bring bibles to persecuted believers, I couldn't pass up sharing it with you.

Have you ever had a day when you just woke up and wanted to do a happy dance? Well, today I woke up and when I saw that the numbers on this petition have risen to over 43,000 signatures, I tell you I felt like dancing like King David of old did! I think it is so cool to see so many people supporting this dear and precious pastor, which is why I want to ask you again to get the word out and let's see if we can get 100,000 signatures for Pastor Bike :) Ready, set....GO...

On August 23, widespread violence erupted against Christians following the assassination of World Hindu Council leader Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati, the alleged mastermind behind the December 2007 attacks on believers in Kandhamal, Orissa State. Saraswati was killed with four of his followers. 30 men believed to be Maoist extremists, stormed a religious center in Kandhamal and opened fire, VOM contacts reported.