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    What 13 years in prison for Jesus can teach you

    "I... had nothing to do inside but pray and pray and pray that everyone would believe and accept Jesus."
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Turning a pit into a pulpit: Lessons on isolation

"I had no Bible, no pulpit, no audience, no pen and paper. I could do nothing. Nothing except get to know God."
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Lessons from the lockdown

Over two months in, what can we learn about our faith and churches from the lockdown? Mike Gore, head of Open Doors in Australia share his thoughts...

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Coronavirus: Seven lessons from our persecuted family

Seven lessons from the persecuted church about coping during times of uncertainty. Essential 10 minute read!

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Feeding the 5,000 during a virus outbreak...

What can the story of five loaves and two fish feeding thousands teach us about the coronavirus?
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Worth it to walk with Jesus

“My eyes were closed in prayer, and I saw a light coming towards me - I felt that someone had opened my eyes.” Mohan shares his story in this new video...
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How to cope with a lockdown...

Five tips on doing isolation and distancing well from nine Chinese pastors who were imprisoned for their faith in Jesus...

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imprisoned, falsely accused, and hated simply for following Jesus.

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From fear to faith

"Let this prison become a church". See how many Christians like Hannah from North Korea courageously follow Jesus despite the risks...

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