Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. Ephesians...
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This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day. John 6:40 (NRSV) George Fathi (2009) Revenge for Conversion Church deacon George was known all over...
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We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20 Jerzy Popieluszko (1984) Atheist Authorities Many people came to listen to Polish priest Jerzy’s powerful sermons which demonstrated that his aim was “to include God in the...
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He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4 Ezzat Habib (2005) Car “Accident” One evening in October, Pastor Ezzat, his son Ibram...
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What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Matthew 16:26a Ignatius of Antioch (c. 107) “I am the Wheat of God” As Ignatius, the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, was being transported to Rome to die in the...
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I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. Romans 1:16 Ayman Nabil Labib (2011) “Martyr of the Cross” Like many Egyptian Christians, Ayman, a 17-year-old schoolboy, had a cross...
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I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:15-16 Tarore (1836) Gospel Necklace The Word of God was very precious to this young Maori chief’s daughter, who became a...
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I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20a Vipin Mandloli (2007) Transformed Life When Vipin Mandloli (27) from India converted from Hinduism to Christianity, his life was transformed. From...
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Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14 Crispin and Crispinian (3rd century) True Treasure “Thy...
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I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”… You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. Psalm 91:2, 5 Indonesian Villagers (2003) Islamist Rampage A pregnant woman and a...
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