Is your name on a "most wanted" list because of your faith and work for Jesus Christ? Most of us don't have to worry about being on the most wanted list, but for our dear brother Mr. Choi (pictured), who is a Korean Christian, his name is.

Every follower of Christ has a testimony, and sometimes I know I am amazed at how the Lord draws people into His fold. Today's great news from Compass Direct is one such story.

The gospel of Matthew says in chapter ten verse 33, "But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven." Sobering words. Powerful words. True words that have consequences that are not empty. God means what He says and sometimes I think that we don't really believe that. However, I also believe there are times when we do believe that and today I have a story from Compass Direct where some Christians are being faced with this choice - recant their faith in Christ and save their temporary shelters or stand firm and lose their shelters. What would you do if those shelters were your safe dwelling place? Could you trust the Lord or would you walk in fear and recant?

Eritrea (MNN) ? Another Christian has died in an Eritrean confinement center.

This is a new story from Compass Direct, as you read it, please say a prayer for our brother who is living in fear of the Egyptian government. Please share with your prayer lists and church.

“I spent many years in Soviet gulags,” began the handwritten letter. The text was neat, yet evidenced a small shake in the hand—a reminder of old age and years in prison.

Yesterday Hillary Clinton shared about the recent United State Department's 2009 annual rights reports. Since Christians are persecuted around the world, and their religious freedom is violated, I wanted you to take a few minutes to listen to Secretary of State Clinton's speech and read this article about some of the findings.