I would like to thank Paul Chaney, the guy who actually came up with the idea for this blog, for highlighting the Persecution Blog on his new blog called Blogs for Good.

One of the countries that has been on my mind and heart in recent weeks is North Korea, quite possibly the most-closed nation on earth and one of the worst persecutors of Christians.

Did you know that there is a poll you can take over at the main The Voice of the Marytrs website?

One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st century is the continuing genocide that is taking place in Darfur. This crisis has been a hot topic in the blogosphere for quite some time now, and I'm happy to say that bloggers continue to talk about this vital issue.

Welcome to this weeks Persecution Blog Carnival. I hope you are edified and encouraged by the entries we received this week and as you read please also pray.

The following prayer request is so important for all of us to pray for. Can you imagine if you were thrown in prison for "Actively witnessing about Christ" and while you're in prison, away from your baby - your baby dies?

How is your prayer life? Are you passionate or apathetic? Well, I hope that if you love the Lord and are praying often for the persecuted church that the following prayer requests from this weeks prayer alerts motivate you to go boldly to the throne of grace.

Hello Everyone,

I recently heard a speaker who is a legal scholar and a Christian from China. This man has helped farmers regain land illegally taken by corrupt officials, mobilized a recall and even sued the Chinese State Council.

Have you ever wanted to know more about the persecuted church but didn't know where to begin? If you have, then I have wonderful news for you because Oklahoma Wesleyan University will be offering an online certificate course in the Fall that is specifically designed to educate you concerning Persecuted Church Ministry and Theology, Toward a Biblical Theology of Persecution and Discipleship, God and Government in Restricted Nations, and Historical Perspectives on the Persecution of Christians.