World Vision office attacked in Pakistan
I came across the following report this morning from The Christian Post about an attack by gunmen on a World Vision office in Pakistan. At least five staff members are dead, one is missing, and seven have been hospitalized. It is truly heartbreaking when those who seek to be ambassadors of reconciliation in this world are targeted in such violent ways. At this time, please pray for the families

Discussion forum in Ottawa: Freedom of speech in China
Someone was kind enough to email us recently to let us know about a discussion forum being held in Ottawa this Friday. The event -- "Freedom of Speech in China: A Global Problem?" -- is organized by The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and Amnesty International Canada and will explore key issues related to freedom of speech, including the targeting

Lazara Digal's story
A recent report from AsiaNews shares the story of Lazara Digal, a believer whose father -- a pastor -- was brutally murdered in Orissa, India. Please read his story and remember Lazara and believers like him in prayer, as they  continue to face daily challenges. The following is an excerpt from the article: "During the last wave of anti-Christian violence, Hindu fanatics first destroyed the

Video report: Christian persecution in Egypt
Greg Musselman, VOMC’s Chief Communications Officer, and Fr. Marcos Marcos of the St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Toronto were recently interviewed by 100 Huntley Street about the persecution believers face in Egypt. In particular, the interview explores the recent attacks on Coptic Christians in Nag Hammadi (to find out more about these attacks, click here or here). You can watch other

Neighbours in Nigeria
You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that

Hope in a hopeless nation
It's hard to imagine what life is like in North Korea. The stories and testimonies that come out of this restrictive nation are incredibly tragic and difficult to even comprehend. From famine to imprisonment to public executions, it is clear that the reality in North Korea is worlds apart from our environment in Canada. With this backdrop in mind, it is amazing that North Korean Christians are

Words from our founder: Communion and Companionship
Jesus saves not only from sin, but also from the solitude that oppresses so many. You will enter into close communion with the saints of all ages, the angels, and more: you will walk continually in the companionship of the Lord Himself. You will also find loving brethren and sisters in the faith.  Excerpted from Victorious Faith. This book by VOMC founder, Richard Wurmbrand, shares the faith

Should a Danish paper have apologized for offending Muslims?
The Telegraph reported today that Politiken, a Danish newspaper that printed a controversial cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed in 2008, has apologized for offending Muslims. The paper's editor has stated, "We have the right to print Kurt Westergaard's drawings, we have the right to print the original 12 drawings, we have the right to print all the caricatures in the world," he said. "We apologise

The Overcomers: Pakistani Christians shot

Stand in solidarity with Egyptian youths tortured by officials
Christian youths who were arrested without warrant following an attack on believers leaving a Christmas Eve midnight mass service in Nag Hammadi, Egypt (click here and here to find out more) have reportedly been severely tortured at the hands of authorities. The following excerpt from Assyrian International News Agency explains the deplorable treatment these young believers went through: