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Recent tragedies reveal disturbing trend in Niger
Niger (MNN) -- It’s been about four months since American missionary Jeff Woodke was kidnapped in Niger, yet little progress has been made in finding him.
(Screenshot courtesy of Open Doors USA)
Woodke, who worked for a local branch of the US-based Youth With A Mission, was taken on the...
March 9, 2017
#BeBoldForChange for women in India
India (MNN) -- Today is the International Women’s Day -- a day dedicated to remember and affirm the value each woman holds. This year’s theme is #beboldforchange. While gender equality tends to be a heavily politicized discussion, there are so many ways that it’s a call for basic human...
March 8, 2017
An unwavering call to release children in the name of Jesus
USA (MNN) -- It’s been a difficult week at the headquarters of Compassion International. On March 1st, both a press release and blog post announced the ministry’s plans to withdraw from India after the country’s Ministry of Home Affairs refused to reverse its decision to block Compassion...
March 8, 2017
Crossing cultures with your personal story
International (MNN) -- We talked a few weeks ago about the power of your personal story in starting conversations about the Gospel. But, when it comes to missions and reaching people who don’t know Christ, chances are you may encounter people from different cultures.
In that situation, do...
March 8, 2017
ISIS’ ‘business model’ struggles as group loses territory and resources
Middle East (MNN) – There appears to be a glimmer of hope in the Middle East.
(Representative photo courtesy VOM)
Several news outlets have reported that ISIS’ “business model” is failing as coalition groups take back territory and international airstrikes target oil fields.
The...
March 7, 2017
Baskets of Hope make an eternal impact
Russia (MNN) – It’s been almost thirteen years since the Beslan School terror attack in Russia that took over 330 lives, mostly children. No amount of time can reduce the loss that was felt as a result of those three days. But when disaster strikes a community and a country, there is a...
March 7, 2017
Pakistan considers tribal merger
Pakistan (MNN) – Potential for furthering the Gospel may soon be opening up in Pakistan in an unusual way. As the government seeks to eradicate terrorism from its land, it's looking at merging the nation with surrounding territories.
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March 7, 2017
Ministry sees new believers in India, new Bibles in China
South Asia (MNN) -- India will likely have the largest Muslim population in the world by 2050, according to a recent Pew report. It raises questions about how this will affect the nation’s Christians down the road. Even now, we’ve seen an increase in pressure on believers in India by their...
March 6, 2017
For Haiti With Love features Pilgrim House project
Haiti (MNN) -- Have you ever known what it was like to be homeless? Chances are, probably not. Yet, there are many families in Haiti who, for them, this is a reality.
However, For Haiti With Love has been building homes over the years for homeless families. How? Through its Pilgrim House...
March 6, 2017
The lies that entangle North Korea
North Korea (MNN) -- North Korea shows up in the headlines for a variety of reasons. Most recently, it’s been the country’s nuclear arms activity, and the murder of Kim Jong Un’s half-brother, Kim Jong Nam. But if we want to really characterize this country in a phrase, it’s safe to...
March 6, 2017
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