Today I had to tell you that there is a very inspiring post over on our Kids of Courage website that I'd love for you to click here and go and read.

A few days ago we let you know about a special offer that The Voice of the Martyrs is offering for the month of June, to anyone who donates to us and specifies their donation to help our ministry in North Korea.

Some of you may have heard today that Egypt's ousted leader, Hosni Mubarak is on life support and some are saying that he is brain dead. This is happening at a time when Egypt is in the midst of an election that could make Coptic Christians living in Egypt be subjected to more Christian persecution from the government.

The cost of following Christ is often very high in nations where the gospel is restricted and Christians are persecuted.

Every month we offer extra media to complement our monthly newsletter and so if you haven't seen some of our extra media for June yet, please click here so you can see everything.

It has been quite some time since I've shared with you anything concerning religious freedom and what some may say is "light" Christian persecution happening here in America, but I saw this story today at CBN News and thought you may be interested in knowing about the latest happening with churches in New York City who have been kicked out of public schools.

Last week we shared with you more of the horrific news coming out of Nigeria where our brothers and sisters are suffering horrible persecution.

As we always do on Monday, I like to share with you all an inspiring devotion taken from the best selling book Extreme Devotion. My prayer is that reading this devotion will inspire you to pray for the persecuted church.

Iran (MNN) ? Last week, June 10, Christian brother Mehdi "Petros" Foroutan was released from prison in Iran reports Voice of the Martyrs, Canada.