As I read this article today, all I can say is that it is only by God's wonderful grace and mercy that any believer can show that type of grace towards a person who kills a loved one. This is a great example of being Christ-like, as it witnesses to the world what God's love can do, and it has the potential to save souls. Read about this inspiring tale in full here.

In a forest one day, three young trees all agreed to pray that they would be used for some noble purpose rather than decay from old age.

Matt 5:11-12 "Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me.

This is the latest news from China Aid about the arrest of college students. Please add them to your prayer lists. God bless you.

Here's an interesting question for discussion. Do you think that Christians should go into nations that they know persecute Christians and expect NOT to be arrested? I'd love your thoughts on this article.

Our friend, Bob Fu, from China Aid sent out an email last night concerning a conversation he had with Gao Zhisheng. I'd like to share that with you today. Thank you all for your support and prayers for Gao.

Open Doors spoke with Mission Network News about the recent arrest of soldiers for their faith in Eritrea.