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Resources for family discipleship as biblical literacy trends downward
Sep 9, 2024 · USA (MNN) — The importance of daily time in God’s Word is a familiar concept to Christians. But all too easily, daily realities can mount up and keep a person from even opening their Bible or Bible app. According to the American Bible Society, Scripture engagement in the U. S. dropped ten percent in the last four years.
Religious minorities still face violence in Bangladesh
Sep 10, 2024 · Religious minorities still face violence in Bangladesh. By Katey Hearth September 10, 2024. Bangladesh (MNN) — Bangladesh will soon begin extraditing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from neighboring India to face charges related to mass killings. More than a thousand people were killed and hundreds injured during a crackdown on student ...
Christian soldiers are a light for Christ in Israel’s military
Sep 2, 2024 · Christian soldiers are a light for Christ in Israel’s military. By Lyndsey Koh September 2, 2024. Israel (MNN) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began raids in the West Bank last week, continuing efforts to dismantle Hamas and its leadership. On Thursday, the IDF reported the successful elimination of Islamic Jihad commander Muhhamad Jabber.
Christians disproportionately targeted in Nigeria violence report
3 days ago · With 30,880 civilian deaths, the report found Christians were disproportionately targeted. Christians accounted for 16,769 of civilian deaths; 6,235 Muslims were killed. The rest had no known religious affiliation. Much of the violence in northern Nigeria came from Fulani herdsmen. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says, “What aggravates it is ...
Fifty years later, ‘Peace Child’ tribe still following Christ
Jun 21, 2012 · Indonesia (MNN) — When missionary Don Richardson wrote Peace Child in the 70's, it was clear how huge a difference just two people could make with God's hand on their lives. But 50 years later, that picture has come into HD clarity. In 1962, Don and his wife Carol moved to West Papua, Indonesia. With their 6-month-old son Steve in their arms ...
Turkish Church facing eviction gets two-week extension
By Lyndsey Koh September 12, 2024. Turkiye (MNN) — We previously shared about a church in Turkiye facing eviction. Government officials said the building is structurally unsafe, but a recent survey by the Chamber of Geological Engineers says it is sound. Three separate congregations meet in the church building — each from different ...
papua new guinea Archives - Mission Network News
Aug 3, 2021 · Wycliffe Associates uses radio for remote training. By Kevin Zeller |. Papua New Guinea (MNN) — Radio might be an “older” technology, but it’s still very useful for ministry work around the world. Read More. July 7, 2016. 0.
The horror of heroin – and what to do about it
Sep 10, 2024 · International (MNN) – Heroin is a monstrous foe. People caught in its clutches might get a temporary high, but even one use causes irreparable brain damage. Heroin is ripe for causing addiction – and that’s heroin on its own. We spoke with Brandon Bower of The Lighthouse to learn more about the devastating impact of heroin on its users.
Children’s TV show reaches families in Iran for Christ
Sep 11, 2024 · Iran (MNN) — As Heart4Iran broadcasts the animated TV show Superbook into Iran, children are receiving the gospel with joy. Their excitement impacts their families too. For more than 40 years, Superbook – created by the Christian Broadcasting Network – has brought Bible stories to life for kids across the world. Today, Heart4Iran and its partners are bringing Superbook into the Farsi ...