Ronald Reagan has been quoted as saying, "Trust, but verify". This is exactly the thought I have as I've been reading the news about Egypt's new President, Mohamed Morsi, who has now reportedly appointed a Christian as his Vice President.

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At least 22 churches have been forced to close in Indonesia this year due to mounting pressure on local governments. Eighteen of the closed churches are located in the Singkil regency of Aceh province, where Muslims held a “peace rally” on April 30 urging the local government to tear down all churches lacking legal permits.

If you need a real boost of encouragement and inspiration, then please take a few minutes to watch this wonderful piece from CBN News. This is about Gracia Burnham and where she is ten years after her capture and the death of her husband Martin. Make sure you watch to the end. You can also read the news piece here.

Earlier this week our partner in ministry from China Aid, Bob Fu, was the subject of a wonderful interview by Mary Kissel from the Wall Street Journal editorial board. Mary visited China Aid to learn more about how Bob and China Aid are ministering to the underground church in China.

Syria (MNN) ? Western nations including Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United States announced the expulsions of Syrian diplomats after a massacre in that country over the weekend. The coordinated attacks left more than 100 dead; a little over 30 of them were children. French and Australian leaders called President Assad a murderer and vowed to hold accountable those who were responsible for the atrocities.