Last summer, I prayed, researched, teared-up, and rejoiced through the writing of a book about
Christians in the Middle East martyred for their faith. While at the time I certainly grasped the overall relevance of the topic, this week’s beyond-shocking beheading of Christians in Libya faced me with the full-blown timeliness of the book.
Those men on the beach had lives. They were fathers, sons, husbands. As we read the news reports, we all know that’s true. Yet there’s a limit to which our imaginations can (or want to) grasp the depth of loss when these people die.
Now I realize more than ever why Tom Doyle and I teamed up a second time to write a book, this one featuring eight personal, true stories of Christian martyrs of the last few years. Our first book shared encouraging stories of Muslims coming to faith in Christ. The second shares what awaits many of them.
Killing Christians: Living the Faith Where It’s Not Safe to Believe releases in two weeks. In it, you’ll meet Azzam from Somalia, Dori from Syria, Shukri from Iraq, and a handful of faithful others. They encountered the same Christian-haters you see on the news—ISIS, al-Nusra, Hamas. Some of them offered the ultimate denial of self for their faith when they did. And all have known brothers and sisters in Christ who made the sacrifice for their Savior.
It may sound like “shameless self-promotion” to suggest you pre-order a book so you’ll have it soon after the March 3 release date. But I’m not ashamed to suggest you get to know—nearly firsthand—the heart-rending sacrifice Christians in many places make every day.
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Comments from a Few Others Who Have Already Read Killing Christians
Anne Graham Lotz—Through the pages of Killing Christians I have heard the command of Jesus reverberating through the martyrs’ voices, “Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Me.” . . . Their thrilling testimonies have put tears on my face, praise in my heart, fervency in my prayers, and renewed vigor to my steps as I, too, seek to follow Him.
Arthur Blessitt—When I saw the title Killing Christians my heart sank and I wished that this book never had to be written. But then I read it. I felt like I was reading accounts from the Book of Acts. This is not about doom and despair, but about the “special grace” that Jesus gives to our brothers and sisters in the midst of suffering. You will be strengthened and blessed as you are moved to join hands with these strong followers of Jesus who stand for Him even in the face of prison or even death.
Ray Bentley (Pastor and Author of The Holy Land Key)—Though today’s headlines look grim, the resolve of the believers you meet in Killing Christians will inspire you and warm your heart. These true-life accounts take you to the front lines of the war that has been declared on Jesus’ church. Yet in the midst of this war, the saints are shining brightly and their stories will thrill you! This book is awesome.
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