Last Monday, April 2nd, the world watched as news outlets covered the horrific events that were unfolding at Oikos University in California. Sadly, by the following day we all learned that seven members of the Christian University had been killed by One Goh, a disturbed former classmate of the victims.

In case you missed the interview that Todd Nettleton had with Janet Parshall on her show In the Market yesterday afternoon, I wanted to remind you about it so you could hear their discussion about Gamal Abdou Massoud, who was recently convicted and sentenced to three years in prison for "insulting Islam". Please click here if you missed it.

Today imprisoned Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is spending his 913th day in an Iranian prison for his confession of faith in Jesus Christ.

Last week we asked you to pray for Christians over this past weekend due to the celebration of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus, since it is common for Christians to be attacked in nations hostile to Christianity.

Since today is Good Friday and we are remembering the sacrificial death on the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, I wanted to share with you Isaiah 53 and offer it to you so you can meditate upon what Jesus did for us all.

Sadly, Christians who live in oppressive, dictatorial, Islamic and communist countries do not have the blessing of worshipping freely the way Americans do. I am soberly reminded every major Christian holiday, that for me, as an American, I can worship freely in my home or church and not have to worry about being arrested or have any harm come to me. However, for Christians in other nations who believe in and serve the same Jesus I do, they don't have that blessing. Instead, what often happens during the Christmas season and the Easter season is that my brothers and sisters in these nations, often get martyred, or severely injured because of the attacks that increase during the time of the year where Christians observe the birth and resurrection of Jesus.

USA (MNN) ? The three surviving victims of a shooting rampage at a Christian university have been released from the hospital, according to the Associated Press.

A few days ago we sat stunned as we learned of the mass murders that took place at the Christian University named Oikos University, which has a theology, music and nursing programs.

India (MNN) ? Anti-Christian sentiments appear to be on the rise across India.