But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:4-6
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” —Psalm 67:1–2
Miriam and Andre’s adherence to biblical truth, especially to fulfilling the Great Commission in a Muslim-majority region of Benin, cost Miriam her life. On March 31, 2023, Miriam was viciously attacked and days later died from her wounds.
Mozambique Bishop Osório Citora Afonso was killed after gunmen entered his residence and opened fire weeks after he warned that Christians were being killed by Islamist insurgents.
VOM workers met with Thongkham’s wife, Sengdara, after he was killed for his Christian faith in Laos. One worker wrote: “Despite the risks, [Thongkham] knew people need to hear the gospel and encounter Christ.”
Written BEFORE Christ.
“Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know!”
Proverbs 30:4