I read a news article that warned the government in Burma (Myanmar) is trying to abolish Christianity. The article reported that an internal government document laid the foundation for abolishing Christianity and that anyone caught evangelizing would be arrested. The striking thing about this article was the spirit of Christians living under these stringent conditions. They are strong, on fire for God and they continue to spread the gospel.

Our friends over at Mission Network News have interviewed The Voice of the Martyr's Todd Nettleton regarding Hugo Chavez and his leadership in Venezuela. As you may all recall, Chavez was the one who essentially called the President of the United States the devil.

On January 26, 2007, Hua Huidi and his 76-year-old mother were attacked and wounded by seven police officers while walking near a 2008 Olympic hotel site in Beijing, China.

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This is an amazing testimony of God's faithfulness and the faithfulness of two of His persecuted followers. As you read this, pretend it was you in that situation and imagine how you may react.

This week I learned, in detail, the plight of Christians in Iran . Even though I had “some” knowledge of what is happening to our courageous brothers and sisters around the world, hearing about Iran led me to ask myself what I would do if I were placed in their situation?

Earlier today Todd Nettleton, Director of News Services for The Voice of the Martyrs, appeared on Janet Parshall's America to discuss the latest on Christian persecution. Here is a rundown on their conversation.

This week I have been thinking of the phrase, “what you see is what you get.” Most of us have heard these words used in different contexts. When you look at me for example, my life, the way I conduct myself, you can probably see what I am about. You can see a glimpse of who I am.

The following prayer request is in this weeks Canada Prayer Alert from The Voice of the Martyrs. As I read through this request it really touched me because my husband and I distribute bibles through The Gideon's International and I know of many others who work with the Gideons all over the world who also do. This can be very dangerous work, as this story tells.

CHINA – On January 6, 2007, police from Yongfeng township police station in Xiuwu county, Henan province, raided a Christian meeting in a home in Chencun village. Eleven Christians were arrested, two were released the next day and nine remain in jail.