One person dead in explosions that end classes for students this semester.

Today on the Mission Network New's audio report, MNN's Greg Yoder interviews our very own Todd Nettleton about the recent arrest and release of Iranian Christians.

Is preaching what the bible says about homosexuality a crime? If you answered no, then you may be surprised by this story that is making the rounds all over the web. According to the Telegraph, a UK based website, "Dale McAlpine was charged with causing “harassment, alarm or distress” after a homosexual police community support officer (PCSO) overheard him reciting a number of “sins” referred to in the Bible, including blasphemy, drunkenness and same sex relationships."

An Iraqi bishop received a letter from the General Secretariat of the Islam Supporters warning Christians in Baghdad and other areas to “leave the country of Muslims (Iraq) for good and immediately in the form of mass transmigration.” “You can follow Pope Benedict XVI and his followers who have disfigured humanity and Islam,” the letter said. “There’s no more room for you, infidels, among the Iraqi Muslims. Our swords shall be placed upon your necks and the necks of your followers and other Christians residing in Mosul.”

Breaking news in from the New York Times, Gao is missing again, please keep him and his family in your prayers. Click here for the full story.

The teaching of Jesus is radical. When he taught his followers to love their enemies, that was just as radical then as it is today. Let us be reminded of this teaching from Matthew 5:43-45, " 43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[b] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Now, as you read the horrific story of the bloody persecution and abuse of this Christian barber, please take a moment to pray for the barbers attackers, and for the barbers complete restoration and healing.