The Associated Press is reporting today that in Iraq, few Christians are returning, despite government pledges of financial support and protection, officials said Wednesday.

Yesterday Michelle Malkin also covered this story on her blog, and reminded her readers about what happened when the South Koreans were held hostage.

Today Mission Network News begins an article this way...

Sebastian walked through the halls of the palace daily. He had worked hard to get to this position in the royal guard, but once he had gotten to Rome, he restrained himself from the idolatrous lifestyle of imperial Rome. He only wanted to serve Christ wholeheartedly.

On October 16, Zhang Jian, the elder son of Pastor “Bike” Zhang Mingxuan, was severely beaten by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials in Beijing, China Aid Association (CAA) reported.

In case you all missed the email that was sent out today about our brand new Youth Study for Underground Reality Vietnam, I wanted to give you the heads up on this great material. Here's the email...

Imagine with me for a second that you and your family were sitting at home eating your meal when all of a sudden a group of men broke into your home and told you to raise your hands and get out of your house.

Today I wanted to share with you some observations I have from this morning when I went out with a friend on a bible distribution.

The godless professor smiled at the photo of Lenin hanging next to the door and then stepped up to the pitcher of water sitting on a table. He pulled out a packet of powder, and as he slowly poured it in, the water turned red.

Seven Christians have been killed in Mosul, Iraq, so far this month, The Associated Press (AP) reported. “We are worried about the campaign of killings and deportations against Christian citizens in Mosul. Such violations are damaging the national unity,” Chaldean Archbishop Louis Sako told AP. “The Christians want only to live in peace and harmony and to work together with all Iraqis for the benefit of Iraq,” he added.