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.

Not too long ago, you may have noticed that we did an overhaul of the old design of this blog, and we wanted to know what you think of our bright new red design.

After a couple of weeks out of the office, persecution podcast is back! Mark & Mary Sue bring you stories of the persecuted church from around the globe. This week they discuss the continuing violence in Orissa, India, an update on two ministers in Iran and a story of violence from Kenya, Africa. Also, an update on IDOP, the international day of prayer for the persecuted church, taking place on November 9th.