Newsweek has also released a new story online that asks the question is there a gray zone when dealing with terrorists and paying ransom?

Are you as thankful as I am that these two precious saints were released yesterday by the Taliban. I am, and I want to thank all of you for praying and for continuing to pray for this dire situation.

This week I received a copy of the newly updated, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, which is called Foxe: Voices of the Martyrs. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs has been called the second most important book in history, second only to the Bible. This precious book was first published in English in 1563, and, in my opinion, is one of the most important books Christians should read, after the Bible. It shares a wealth of testimonies detailing the sacrifices made by believers, even to their deaths for the sake of their faith in Jesus Christ. They are a great example to us today. Reading their stories re-energizes one’s faith and passion for the Lord.

I would like to publicly thank Michelle Malkin, a wonderful journalist, for continuing to follow the story of the South Korean Christian Hostages. Read her latest post about the breaking news that two of the hostages have been freed.

I love today's Extreme Devotion because it gives me another opportunity to encourage you all to get the newest edition of the Foxes Book of Martyrs. Click here to buy your copy today.

Another great story from the book Extreme Devotion. I LOVE this story!

The following two prayer requests come from this weeks VOM-USA Prayer Alert. Please remember to read after the fold, by clicking the link to continue reading the post.Christian Leaders Attacked, Christians Openly Persecuted and Stabbed – VOM Sources

Hear Ye, Hear Ye....Mark Your Calendars....

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