[sepc] 5 hopeful stories you might have missed

[Marylu Carl]

I don't know about you, but praying for the Christians who are persecuted
gets overwhelming.
Here are some "happy" stories in the midst of persecution:

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Dear Friend,

This has been a tough week—both for our nation and for the situation of
Christians around the world. It can be hard to see where God is; it can be
hard to have hope.

And yet, we’re reminded throughout the Scriptures that hope is never
lost. *“Let
us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is
faithful,”* says Hebrews 10:23, and this week, we cling to that promise
more than ever.

God is also at work around the world. Here are 5 recent stories you might
have missed about God’s faithfulness to His people:
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*Rina found family in Christ after losing hers in Nepal
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*2 years in Boko Haram captivity–Agnes still sings of God’s grace
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*Sri Lanka survivors find joy after bombing horror
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*Taliban bans education for girls—but one Christian is defying that mandate
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*Bangladeshi believer: ‘I will not renounce or forsake my faith in Jesus
Christ’
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I hope these stories encourage you. We’ll be back next week with more
stories you might have missed.

In Christ,

Christopher Summers
Executive Editor, Open Doors USA

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