Today as I read this report from the Mission News Network on Talking Bibles International the scripture that came to mind was Romans 10:17, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

"Calling on the name of Jesus...for your life time goes past...but there was not a moment when I thought I would die." - These are the words in an article by Dan Farkas that were left out.

The Voice of the Martyrs has updated their website with a new article called Celebrating Christ’s Birth: A Time of Joy…A Time of Suffering that discusses the recent persecution that happened during the Christmas season in various regions of the world.

This is a very good news story from one of my favorite ministries to the persecuted church - The Bible League. This is from the Mission News Network email alert.

The Mission News Network is reporting today that one of their former students who became a pastor was possibly murdered. Details are scarce at the moment but there is an ongoing investigation.

In a news release today Strategic World Impact is reporting that they are making an impact with the gospel in hostile regions of the world.

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Yesterday Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt won the victory he has been fasting for over the last 18 days. The Navy has agreed to let him pray in uniform in the awesome and precious name of Jesus Christ. I would like to commend Chaplain Klingenschmitt for his courageous stand. He now joins with the great saints of old Peter and John who also did not waver when they were told not to pray in Jesus' name. (Photo courtesy of Leo Shane III / S&S )

I love to see soldiers praying don't you? This picture is classic, and it I love it because it reminds me that their are Chaplain's in the military who serve these precious soldiers. The question still remaining however, is will President Bush step up and defend the chaplain's right to pray in the name of Jesus?

Persecution is common in Muslim dominated countries, which is exactly why it is so cool to see older ladies going on mission trips and handing out bibles in those countries. Read the full story here.