Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21...
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You, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 Charles de Foucauld (1916) Caring Christian In 1901, Charles, who was from Strasbourg, decided to set up a refuge in Algeria – a country...
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The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9 Wang Zhiming (1973) Anti-Christian Revolution Wang Zhiming was the pastor of a church in Wuding County in the Yunnan region of China during the Cultural...
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From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to...
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Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9 Peter Yakovlevich Vins (1943) Serving in Siberia...
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While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60 Stephen (c. 35) The First Martyr...
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Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” Luke 2:13-14 Gideon Akaluka (1994) Targeted by Extremists...
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The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him. John 1:9-10 Indonesian and Indian Christians (2000, 2007) Coordinated Attacks...
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The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41 Pak Eehum (1943) “How am I worthy?” Pak Eehum, a Chinese Christian, was among those who secretly met with Pastor Choo...
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The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17 Eutychius (741) Taken Captive Roman nobleman...
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