Reading the prayer alerts that I receive from VOM every week is one of the highlights of my week. I know, sounds crazy doesn't it...but it's not because reading about the persecution of saints is a constant reminder to me to remember those in chains and also to be thankful for my own religious freedom here in America.

There was an interesting piece of news this week from our friends at the China Aid Association:

Have you heard about the new movie End of the Spear? If not, let me tell you a little big about it.

A few weeks back I covered a little bit about what it is like to be a Christian and live under religious persecution in North Korea. Today Front Page Mag.com has a nice interview with David Hawk, a former director of Amnesty International in the USA.

If you are one of our blogosphere team please send us links to your most recent blog posts on the persecuted church so we can highlight your work.

Janet introduces Todd Nettleton...

Media Alert: Todd Nettleton to appear on Janet Parshall's America radio show on Tuesday, January 17th in her 11:00 AM EST hour.

A few days ago I had the blessing of speaking to Glenn Penner from VOM Canada. Aside from being a great writer, Glenn has a lot on his plate including updating the VOM Canada's website where he has a blog he updates occasionally. A few days ago he wrote a brief piece called Unsung Heroes.

Once again the Mission News Network delivers some great news. (News you can sign up and receive in your in box)

Recently there was a suspected arson of the Convent of Mercy in the Belfast area. The BBC News website has the story today.