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“Fascinating article on the spiritual life of famed artist Vincent Van Gogh and how his religious paintings and writings have been kept hidden for many years.”  Admin “The best way to know God is to love many things,” said Vincent Van Gogh. Most of us know the sordid story of a lovelorn Van Gogh chopping off his own ear. Yet Van Gogh’s original heartbreak didn’t come from a French prostitute or the estrangement from his fellow painter Paul Gauguin, but from the church. The frayed narrative of Van Gogh’s crummy love life and repeated rejection at the hands of les [More]

When VOM founder Pastor Richard Wurmbrand spoke of his experience in communist prisons, his words carried instant credibility. It was his story. Today, the ministry launched by Pastor Wurmbrand continues to share the powerful stories of the persecuted in their own words. Now — with the launch of VOMRadio — you can hear directly from today’s persecuted Christians through a weekly half-hour program available online. CLick Hear To Listen

This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day Americans focus on love and romance. But most of those celebrating don’t know that the man for whom this day is named was a Christian persecuted because of his Christian actions. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th, but why? Many buy cards and candied hearts and do not know there was a man named Valentine. Who was the man behind this holiday that has become known for cupid, chocolate, roses and love notes saying, “Be my Valentine”? Valentine, or Valentinus as he was known, was a leader in the [More]

“What I found amazing was the number of people who have signed up to this site, a sad commentary on where British society is headed morally and spiritually.”  Admin Over one million British people have signed up to a website that helps them arrange extra-marital relationships. Ashley Madison, which specialising in finding dates for people who are already married, now boasts 1,048,342 UK customers, the Sunday Times reports. Adverts for the website have not been shown on British television after concerns that some people could take issue with their content, however. Noel Biderman, chief executive of the service, told the [More]

“Imaginary but insightful dialogue between two siblings in the womb about life after delivery and its real life implication about life after death.”  Admin It’s one of the greatest and most profound questions of all time: Is there life after death? Even ancient philosophers were divided on the issue, but every culture in history has had some notion of continued existence. Today, well-known atheists such as Carl Sagan have argued, “The absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence.” A tale of two unborn babies in the womb is turning the debate on its head, daring to shed light on the [More]

“Excellent article on the many Biblical themed movies that have come out recently and the impact they are having not only here but elsewhere in the world.”  Admin Nearly crushed under the press and paparazzi on the Hollywood red carpet Friday night, “Jesus” bore each flashbulb and barked question from reporters with the calm reserve of a man accustomed to being under fire from the media. But when WND asked Diogo Morgado, the man who plays “Jesus” in the movie “Son of God,” about the reports of people whose lives have been impacted by the film, the award-winning actor’s face [More]

Frederick Baily was born on a Maryland plantation around Feb. 7, 1817, though no accurate records exist, as he was a slave. He later chose the birth date of Feb. 14, as he remembered his mother calling him her “little valentine.” He never saw his mother in the daylight, as he was separated from her as an infant. He did not know who his father was. Around 12 years old, his master’s sister-in-law, Sophia Auld, was teaching Frederick the alphabet, despite this being against the law. When her husband found out and immediately forbade it, saying that if slaves could [More]

“The boy started his miraculous recovery after his mother prayed out loud for him.”  Admin A 14-year old St. Charles boy who spent 15 minutes under water after falling through the ice of Lake Ste. Louise has made a recovery no one can explain. It’s a recovery so complete, our Kay Quinn spoke on-camera to young John Smith about his near-drowning, and his amazing story of survival. Three 14-year-old boys fell through the ice on Martin Luther King Day. When rescuers arrived, one was almost out of the water, another was holding onto the ice and one couldn’t be found. [More]

Addressing the crowd at the Oklahoma State Evangelism Conference last week, world-renowned evangelist Franklin Graham admittedly took a different spin than his iconic father, Billy Graham, on the podium and criticized America, declaring that “secularists have taken control of our country.” A Closer LookThe president of the Billy Graham Evangelist Association admonished believers in America for standing by while godless, democratically appointed government officials rip the Christian foundation of the country out from under them. “Our country has changed, and we’ve got to take a stand,” Graham exhorted the Oklahoma City crowd, according to The Christian Post. “We live in [More]

White and Pristine waters. Fernandina Beach, Florida, was straight out of a postcard! The perfect spot for my husband, Don, and me to celebrate our forty-first wedding anniversary. Only one thing could top it off, I thought while looking through a bowl of shells in a gift shop. Six years earlier I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after, our daughter had surprised me with a simple necklace that said “believe.” It instantly boosted my faith. So much so that over the years Don and our son each gave me believe necklaces too. After that, I found myself inspired to [More]

“Inspiring story of a woman who lived as a young Jewish girl in Hitlers Germany and who became a Christian at age 7. She shares valuable advice on what to do in times of intense persecution. There is a video interview of her as well.”  Admin Anita Dittman has been speaking about the Holocaust for more than three decades, telling everyone who will listen of her survival and how Jesus Christ helped her escape the trap that was ‘Hitler’s hell.” She has reached thousands through her book, “Trapped in Hitler’s Hell,” co-authored with fellow Minnesotan Jan Markell. And visions of [More]

At about the same time Muslim radicals were massacring the cartoonists in Paris, Boko Haram was levelling the city of Baga, Nigeria, killing an estimate 2,000 people. I was very angry and outraged at the horrific scale of murder of innocent people of all ages. Although the massacre in Nigeria was not specifically targeting Christians (as far as I know), as a Christian I am deeply troubled by the indiscriminate killing of human beings. I prayed for justice, for the international community to stop these atrocities that grow bolder as each day goes by, and to bring those killers to [More]

The evangelist, Andrew, stared into the gun, wondering why the man didn’t fire. The assassin grew frustrated, then frightened, and finally he fled from the room. The phone rang, and Andrew found himself talking to the man who had come to kill him minutes earlier. “The Muslim leaders offered me a big reward to kill you,” the would-be assassin explained. “I rode across Bangladesh to come to your office. The reward was mine. I was ready to shoot, but I couldn’t move my arm. I couldn’t pull the trigger.” The evangelist praised the Lord for protection. Andrew found it somewhat [More]

VOMClassroom.com is your one-stop website for in-depth studies in persecution, suffering and Muslim evangelism. Visit www.vomclassroom.com to view a selection of online classes that will guide you through persecution studies. These courses — available at no cost — will deepen your knowledge of and effectiveness in ministry to the persecuted church. Each class is self-enrolled and self-paced, allowing you to study and complete courses as your schedule allows. Read More  Persecution Blog: Learn More About Persecution.

“Some words of wisdom from Mr. Webster that we today are sadly ignoring much to our peril.”  Admin One of the five greatest senators in U.S. history, the State of New Hampshire placed his statue in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. His career spanned almost four decades, serving as secretary of State for Presidents William Harrison, John Tyler and Millard Fillmore. His name was Daniel Webster, born Jan. 18, 1782. From a New Hampshire farm, he attended Dartmouth College and became the highest paid attorney of his day. He fought the slave trade and negotiated the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which set [More]

“Please pray for these persecuted brethren. Reading stories like this makes one all the more appreciative of the freedom of worship we enjoy.”  Admin My name is Hua Van Tuong. I am a gospel preacher, pastoring for Immanuel Church in Danang city, Vietnam. I would like to present to you one issue as follows: Our church with more than 41 members had gathered to worship the Lord at above address from 2009 to the present. And now, we also have service for the Deaf church with more than 40 members. Pursuant to Directive Instruction #01 of the Vietnam Prime Minister [More]

While the year 2014 will go down in history for having the highest level of global persecution of Christians in the modern era, current conditions suggest the worst is yet to come. Today, Open Doors released its annual World Watch List, which ranks the top 50 countries where it is most dangerous and difficult to be a Christian. This year, the threshold was higher for a country to make the list, indicating that worldwide levels of persecution have increased. Topping the 2015 list for the 13th consecutive year is North Korea. Africa saw the most rapid growth of persecution, while [More]

What were the most talked about topics discussed within the evangelical community in 2014? The Christian Post had a chance to chat with Ed Stetzer, author, speaker, and executive director of LifeWay Research Division and go over what issues seemed to gain the most attention among both pastors and congregations. The following issues and topics are in no particular order. Read More  Top 10 Most Discussed Issues Inside the Evangelical Church in 2014 (Interview With Ed Stetzer).

“Inspiring story.”  Admin George Washington Carver was born a slave during the Civil War, possibly in 1865, but there are no records. Within a few weeks, his father, who belonged to the next farm over, was killed in a log-hauling accident. Shortly after the Civil War, bushwhackers kidnapped infant George with his mother and sister. Moses Carver sent friends to track down the thieves and trade his best horse to retrieve them. The thieves only left baby George, lying on the ground, sick with the whooping cough. George never saw his mother and sister again. Illness claimed the lives of [More]

A few weeks ago, Merv Knight walked into my office door. Merv is a dear elder brother of mine, in his 80’s now, who lives in Australia. Merv Knight has served our persecuted brothers and sisters for more than 40 years. Perhaps his most important contribution to the work of serving the persecuted was summed up in the recent words of one of VOM’s executives: “Merv Knight has served as a spiritual advisor to us all.” Merv first became involved in the work of VOM in 1969 when he was part of a group of people who hosted Pastor Richard [More]

“Fascinating historical look back at what Thomas Jefferson meant by his “separation of church and state” remark in a letter he wrote and how that phrase is being used today in a way that’s the exact opposite of what Jefferson intended.”  Admin On Jan. 1, 1802, the people of Cheshire, Massachusetts, sent a giant block of cheese to President Thomas Jefferson, being presented by the famous Baptist preacher, John Leland. John Leland was then invited to preach to the president and Congress in the U.S. Capitol. The subject of his talk was “separation of church and state.” Baptists had been [More]

Still in his junior year, the Oregon Ducks’ Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota appears to be more than ready for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day against the Florida State Seminoles – gearing up not with just a helmet and shoulder pads, but with the complete armor of God. A Closer LookPerhaps one of the most successful Pac-12 quarterbacks in NCAA history, and becoming the first Oregon Duck and Hawaii-born athlete to win the Heisman, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback – a staunch Christian – received an astonishing 88.4 percent of first-place votes, accumulating the second-highest percentage of possible points [More]

July 20, 1929 – December 10, 2014 Bestselling Author Don Gossett Home with Jesus World-renowned, bestselling Whitaker House author Don Gossett, 85, passed December 10, 2014, his wife Debra at his side. The prolific author was a pastor, worldwide evangelist, missionary, and longtime Christian broadcaster, serving in active ministry for 66 years. Best known for his teaching on praise and the power of the spoken word, many of his books are considered classics, such as What You Say Is What You GetThere’s Dynamite in Praise, The Power of Your Words, and Words That Move Mountains, coauthored with E. W. Kenyon. [More]

Many American children are looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, bearing presents for good little boys and girls. But most of those celebrating don’t know that there is a real man behind the story of Santa Claus, and that real man was a Christian persecuted because of his faith and actions. Read More  Persecution Blog: Most-Read Posts of 2014: #5.

One of the ways that VOM sometimes encourages American Christians to support our brothers and sisters facing persecution is by asking our government leaders to speak out and act on their behalf. These efforts go back even to VOM’s founder, Richard Wurmbrand, who testified before a Senate committee and even took off his shirt in the hearing to show the deep torture scars on his body. But what is the best way to advocate for persecuted Christians to US officials? And does it make a difference? Do they listen? We’ve got answers to those questions and others this week on [More]

“Please remember to pray for him. With the new Republican majorities in both Houses now would be an excellent time to contact your senators and representative about working on securing Pastor Abedini’s release. It’s for sure Mr. O our supposed Christian president who is such a great admirer of Islam won’t do anything about it.”  Admin Saeed Abedini has written a heartbreaking letter to supporters about his painful time in prison. The pastor, currently imprisoned in Iran, will experience his first Christmas in prison entirely alone as all of his Iranian family have left the country. In the letter released [More]

“Please remember to pray for those and other believers around the world who are suffering greatly for their faith.”  Admin A Ho Chi Minh City Bible school that has often been the target of police activity in recent years was attacked and destroyed for the seventh time on Wednesday, Nov. 12 by hired thugs accompanied by the police. The thugs used hammers and metal cutters to destroy doors, walls, and furniture. Police then raided the college and arrested nine Christians who did not have proper paperwork — documents that had been confiscated by police in earlier raids. The Bible school [More]