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Ethiopian Muslims kill Christian, burn more churches

THE International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Muslims killed one Christian, burned down another eight churches, a Bible school, and 17 Christian homes in stepping up their attacks against Christians in Asendabo, Ethiopia.

Egyptian Christians called Jesus when beheaded by ISIS

"This filthy blood is what awaits you, in revenge for Camelia and her sisters," said a caption on the video. The video ends with an image of the Christians' blood flowing in the Mediterranean Sea.

Nigerian pastor Moses Alu blames preachers for ‘romancing with evil’

In an undated video currently trending on social media, Alu is seen vehemently preaching against pastors who fail to tell politicians the truth.

Six killed in Nigeria church blast

Dr Khataza Gondwe, from Christian Solidarity Worldwide, told Premier's News Hour the threat is extreme: "We're talking about 750 people dead - at least - since the new President was inaugurated on May 29th.
Leo-Godzich

AG pastor killed in Uganda road accident

Dr. Leo Godzich, an associate pastor at Phoenix First Assembly of God , was killed Thursday along with three others, when the vehicle he was traveling in was crushed between two trucks on the Jinja-Iganga highway in Uganda.
Ryan Koher with his wife Annabelle.

MAF pilot Ryan Koher reunited with family

Ryan has also found relief from his itching with new medication and is recovering. Thank you for praying for this during his time in prison.
Clement Usoo

Nigerian Christian saw his family massacred

According to the reports of survivors like Usoo, attacks by Fulani herdsmen on unarmed and unsuspecting villages have become more common in recent years.

Coptic Christian complex hit in Cairo bombing

A bomb explosion in the Coptic Christian cathedral complex in the Egyptian capital Cairo has killed at least 25 people, officials told the BBC.
Ivory Coast women

Christians targeted in Ivory Coast violence

GBAGBO calls himself a Christian, and Ouattara calls himself a Muslim. Many Muslims associate believers with Gbagbo whether they actually support him or not.

Inter-religious violence kills three in Central African Republic

CLASHES between Muslims and Christians in Central African Republic's capital killed at least three on Wednesday as angry residents threw grenades and torched homes, witnesses said.
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The happiness of suffering

Suffering for our own mistakes tends to be a source of shame. But to suffer for the sake of righteousness (because we are followers of Jesus) is a cause for joy in the Lord.
Smith Wigglesworth

Have faith in God: Smith Wigglesworth

It is grand to see people believe God. God knew all about this leg and that it was broken in two places. I said to the woman, "When I pray, something will happen." Her husband was sitting there; he had been in his chair for four years and could not walk a step.

Churches petition Murmu to save Christians in Manipur

An estimated 35,000 Meitei Christians face “total cleansing and obliteration" in all the valley districts of the hilly state, according to their memorandum submitted to Murmu on June 26.