"Did you hear the news?" The answer and aftermath to that question broke my heart. I work with a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, and when we crossed paths yesterday morning and he uttered that question, I was hardly prepared for the heartbreak I felt in hearing the news that 12 (at the …
As we continue to hear of the atrocities taking place in Afghanistan, and the continued pleas for prayer, it is important to understand why the fear among Christians (and other "religious groups") is so overwhelming. To begin to understand, one must have a sense of the tribal nature of the Middle East. Borders don't particularly …
Continue reading What Makes the Taliban Such a Threat to Christians?
Friends, though there are still many in harms way in Afghanistan, for whom we should continue to pray, we can rejoice tonight that the God of miracles hears our prayers! A week ago, Pastor Jack Hibbs announced a dire situation in which a particular missionary family (and others) were trapped behind Taliban checkpoints in Afghanistan. …
I hope you are joining Franklin Graham in his call to prayer for Afghanistan today. Thousands in America and around the world are joining together, asking the Lord to bring mercy to Christians and others in Afghanistan. One for Israel is encouraging prayer as well, and they explain what is going on as the Taliban …
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