This just in from VOM Media...and after reading this all I can say is, "Up from the Grave He Arose! A mighty Triumph over his Foes!" Read this, be encouraged and then ask yourself this question - if you were one of those two original families who received the Lord...would you have produced the same fruit :) May it be a challenge to us!

It's FRIDAY!!! Which means it's time to fellowship together and share with one another what we've been learning this week about Christian persecution. Special thanks to all of you who have participated this week...now on with the show!

This special prayer request is from this weeks VOM-USA Prayer alert. If you'd like to get these requests in your email every week, click on over to www.persecution.com and sign up today. You'll be glad you did.

This morning I had the privilege of joining with some members of my home church for a time of prayer. Six others arrived at the prayer meeting besides myself, and I have to tell you that I was GREATLY encouraged to see seven of us there! It was really amazing to me, especially since in Southern California where I live, the majority of people I know just do not make the time to come together and fellowship with one another and the Lord.

As I reported late last night Todd Nettleton is Janet's guest today on her show in her first hour. In the event you can't listen to the interview LIVE, I've decided to "Live blog" it for you...

I was just getting ready to close down shop for the night and found out that my favorite radio host in the whole world is having Todd Nettleton on tomorrow afternoon to discuss Christian persecution.

Have you ever noticed that some of the most joyful followers of Christ are those who actually act on what Jesus has told them to do? If you've had any conversations lately with fellow believers, if you're like me, you're most encouraged when you hear your friends telling you about how God has helped them reach out and minister to those in need. Which is why recently when I had the opportunity to go to a The Voice of the Martyr's meeting, I was thrilled to see this body of Christians not merely listening to the words of God - but also ACTING on them by remembering those who are in chains and writing them letters.

The following story is taken from the book Extreme Devotion. Do you know Jesus yet? If not, consider this testimony and then consider following Him.

On Friday I told you all a story about a man who was attacked by Muslims who had the intent to kill him. See the post here.

Hello Everyone! I hope your weekend was great and that you enjoyed our carnival on Friday. You all did a wonderful job. Today we begin the week with another story of persecution against Christians in China. The following is exclusively from VOM Media.