Before Christmas I started in my personal devotion time, a study on the life of Paul. I wanted to look at Paul for a number of reasons, but the main one is because he was inspired by the Lord to write most of the New Testament, and he was a persecutor of the church, who became a convert of Christ Jesus.

Andrew Pierce has written this interesting piece from the Telegraph in the UK. Some might say it's a tad controversial, but as with all controversy, there is a little truth in it.

This is a touching article that shows the love the Bishop of Orissa has for Christ and his fellow man during a year when there has been such intense Christian persecution in his country.

Here is a news release from the Catholic League who have been tracking nativity scenes that have been vandalized this year here in the United States. This is stunning.

China Aid is reporting today that Registered Church in Jiangsu Province Demolished, Christians Beaten. Click here to read their Press Release.

This is a disturbing video, but one you should watch. HT: The Jawa Report - Please visit the Jawa Report to read their take on this video.