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Churches in Algeria have been closed by the government. Pastors have been threatened. But ministry continues. Pastor Abraham and Sara are back on VOM Radio this week to continue our conversation about God’s work in the Middle East and North Africa—and the Christian persecution that Christ’s followers face.

Listen for the story of one pastor who has repeatedly changed his phone number because of constant threats. Yet he remains in his country and continues to share the gospel with Muslims.

They will also offer an update on the situation for Christians in Syria as we near the one-year anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime.

Abraham and Sara will also share how Christians fleeing violence and danger in the region are going as missionaries to their new homelands—sometimes reaching their countrymen even in far-off lands!

You’ll be equipped to pray for Christians in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria and other nations as you listen this week.

The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP) is only weeks away. The Voice of the Martyrs offers resources to help you and your church pray for persecuted Christians on November 2–and throughout the year. Be sure to watch the new short film telling the story of ongoing Christian persecution in Democratic Republic of Congo—and how God is bringing healing to Christians who’ve suffered attacks and trauma. Access all the IDOP resources here.

The world often defines love as a feeling—but what if love is something deeper? In this video, Rabbi Schneider unpacks a powerful truth that challenges the way we think about love and how we live it out.

Have you ever forgiven someone who hurt you, only to have resentful feelings begin to fester a short time later? How does that scenario change when it is your spouse who caused you pain? In this program, Chip explains why forgiveness is a powerful skill couples need to harness. Learn about the dangers of unresolved conflict in relationships and the freedom that comes when you genuinely say, “I forgive you.”

Introduction:

• The foundation of a great family begins with a deep, intimate marriage.

Three skills for a great marriage:

• Skill #1: FORGIVING
• Skill #2: COMMUNICATION
• Skill #3: RESOLVING CONFLICT

Forgiveness – What it’s not and what it is:

• Forgiveness is NOT a quick fix or an excuse to be a “doormat” by repeatedly accepting hurtful behavior without addressing the root issues
• Forgiveness IS a spiritual discipline that involves three distinct parts:

1. It’s a DECISION
2. It’s a PROCESS
3. It actually is ACCOMPLISHED

The parable of the unforgiving servant:

• Matthew 18:21-35

Three-part method for forgiveness:

1. Act: Choose to forgive.
2. Process: Actively pray and bless the person with your words and actions.
3. Accomplished: The true test of forgiveness is when you can genuinely rejoice in the other person’s success and well-being.

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Hope in the Night - Memories

The saying about sending missionaries used to be “from here (the West) to there (everywhere else)”. But with the move of the Church from the West to the Global South, Asia and Africa, we now hear the phrase “from everywhere to everywhere”. Missionaries are truly being sent out from nations all over the world. This week on Missions Today, we’ll learn more about that as we talk with a young man who leads an organization focused on sending Latin American missionaries to Afghanistan and beyond. Hear his powerful story on this episode of Missions Today.

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Those who stand on the stable foundation of Christ and His Word will withstand the coming judgment. Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines how the letters of Revelation encourage Christians to remain steadfast in a compromising world.

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Meet Today’s Teacher:
 
W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.
 
Meet the Host:
 
Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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