Hi Everyone!

This evening was the men's night out for my small church of believers here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The women in our church get together almost once a month at the church to have a night of great home made meals and deserts (it's the deserts that rock). While doing so they have a devotional and sharing time in the Lord.

I'm seeing more reports of anti-Christian actions coming out areas in India. In my opinion the trouble lies in the fact that Christianity values every person as equal in God's eyes. This can be a problem in a culture where the prevailing religion is hierarchical in nature like India.

An anti-Christian activist group is warning people in Bangalore, India, to not celebrate Valentine's Day because it is a Christian holiday. Here is the link to the article:

I've been following the story of plight of our sister Shuang Shuying for a while. Our friends at China Aid are reporting that she has since been released from prison and allowed to see her dying husband Hua Zaichen. I thank the Lord for this blessing for Shuang and I praise HIm for the testimony He has given to and through her and her husband.

This is press release comes from our friends at China Aid.

Mark, Todd and Mary Sue discuss Sri Lanka and India. Todd wraps up his two part discussion with a Bro. Ray, this week talking about Pakistan.

Hold in prayer Hector Aleem, our fellow brother in Christ. He has lobbied for the rights of Pakistani Christians in Islamabad and is in police custody.