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The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Kindle Edition by Gary R. Habermas (Author), Michael R. Licona (Author) Free on Kindle for a limited time Recommended by Josh McDowell Saeed Abedini's release means a very difficult re-entry process after over 3 years of captivity. In addition to beatings, interrogations and the lengthy separation from his family, his wife Naghmeh has written emails that speak of further problems in their marriage/family. See the link below:  Wife of pastor Saeed Abedini, jailed in Iran for his faith, explains 'shock' of his release JANUARY 16, 2016, 2:54 PM LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016, 4:04 PM BY SARAH PULLIAM BAILEY WASHINGTON POST WIRE SERVICE The Christianity Today article referenced in the above piece T he Case for Easter: A Journalist Investigates the Evidence for the Resurrection Kindle Edition by Lee Strobel (Author) $1.99 on Kindle Finding the Real Jesus: A Guide for ...

Leroy Eims' book is  free for a limited time Free for a limited time "Many of you have asked how I became a Christian, how Saeed became a Christian, and how we met. This recent interview that I did with Billy Graham Radio will give you a glimpse into our journey including a time when we were threatened to be imprisoned and killed if we said that we were Christians. While every fiber of my being told me to not to say the word, God gave me the Grace and strength to proclaim that I was a Christian. You can listen to this interview and learn how God touched and changed the heart of our persecutor." -- Naghmeh Abedini “You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.” Matthe...

Update: Stories of shocking forgiveness from Christians like 10 year old refugee Myriam and the families of Egyptian Christians beheaded by ISIS have set Arab social media ablaze and even got the attention of Arab media that usually doesn't give time/attention to Christians .  Here is Myriam.  I was very moved by this young girl's faith, joy in the midst of hardship and willingness to forgive. Surely, she is a follower of Jesus, doing as He Himself had done when severely mistreated by others. Here is a follow-up radio program interview with her in which she sings for the host. It's adorable that she is so excited she gives the host barely a moment to respond throughout.  She sings a hymn with meaning so much more powerful considering her circumstances:  Pastor Saeed Left "Shaken" as He Witnessed the Beating of Fellow Prisoners Who Were Also Led to the Gallows End-Times Eschatology According to Islam Caleb Suko, missionary to Ukraine give...

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Islam: 'Appalling and Abhorrent' in the Eyes of a Blind World? by Raymond Ibrahim Human Events May 21, 2014 Pastor Saeed Abedini Severely Beaten, Returned to Iranian Prison Source: ACLJ Source Syria: The price of war (for women) PUBLISHED BY  KATEY HEARTH  ON MAY 15, 2014 April 24, 2014 Attacks don’t hinder Ukrainian Christians By Marc Ira Hooks T he following is from the God at Work in Ukraine Facebook page : Yesterday Pastor Sergey Kosyak was beaten by pro-Russian separatist after he went to inquire why they had destroyed the groups public prayer tent and threatened to shoot anyone who gathered for prayer! He was treated in the hospital and later released. DONETSK UPDATE: Pastor Sergey Kosyak writes about the events of 23 May 2014, "Friends, today was a tough day, but for me very difficult. To begin with, representatives of Donetsk People’s Republic destroyed our tent, and then there was t...