Kenya (MNN) ? An eight-year-old boy was recently pronounced dead from injuries incurred by a grenade in Kenya.

The bible says in 2 Timothy 3:12 - "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." This scripture is true in every nation and culture around the world for anyone who follows the Lord Jesus Christ. The following video we've post on The Voice of the Martyrs You Tube page about a week ago, and hundreds have already tuned in. I wanted to post it here for you, in case you missed it.

USA (MNN) ? The three surviving victims of a shooting rampage at a Christian university have been released from the hospital, according to the Associated Press.

A few days ago we sat stunned as we learned of the mass murders that took place at the Christian University named Oikos University, which has a theology, music and nursing programs.

One of the things we've been running on the main The Voice of the Martyrs website is a poll about whether or not people have downloaded our mobile phone app.

India (MNN) ? Anti-Christian sentiments appear to be on the rise across India.

A few weeks ago we asked you to join us in writing more letters to Pastor Youcef, so that we keep the pressure on his captors and keep them aware that people are watching internationally what is happening with Pastor Youcef, and also because we want to genuinely offer encouragement to Pastor Youcef and let him know that we are standing with him in prayer and hoping for his release.

The bible says that the prayers of the righteous person accomplish much. This is why we ask you all the time to consider praying for the needs we share on this blog.

It is with tremendous saddness that I share the breaking news that took place in California earlier today.

Today I am very happy to share with you that The Voice of the Martyrs is offering a FREE DVD of the new animated JESUS: He Lived Among Us movie for your church.