Some Preachers Ignore It; Some Churches Don't Wanna Know BUT ... Judgement Is A Fundamental Part Of Christian Teaching.

Preserve Those Belfries.

 

Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work. CT.

Quite Rightly.

 

Nigeria risks losing major US aid package over Christian persecution concerns.

Nigeria could lose access to a significant share of a new United States health and humanitarian assistance package unless it demonstrates progress in tackling violence against Christians, according to a bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja. CT.

Birdie.

 

Children At Risk From Unregulated AI?

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UN warns children are 'guinea pigs' for unregulated AI as online risks mount.

The United Nations is calling on governments, technology companies and advertisers to act on what it describes as a pressing and consequential policy challenge — the safety, rights and digital future of the world's most connected generation. CD.

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Sigh.

 

Christian claims insurance broker told him to remove ‘Jesus Loves You’ car stickers.

A Christian motorist is considering legal action after his insurer allegedly told him that his car cover would cease unless he removed stickers bearing the words “Jesus Loves You”. CT.

Acts 3 - Peter Addresses The Crowds.

 Peter Speaks to the Onlookers.

11) While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12) When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13) The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 14) You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15) You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16) By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.

Path of Hope.

• 'Path of Hope' brings Christian message to public squares across Switzerland.Europe  Church & Missions  Family & Children.
  12 Aug, 2026 16:01 EDT
  A Christian organization in Switzerland has launched an interactive outdoor trail designed to spark conversation about hope — and to bring that conversation into spaces where people who don't attend church might still encounter it.

Peter and John Tell The Receptive Crowd About The Rising of Jesus.

ACTS 4.

10) ... then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11) Jesus is

‘the stone you builders rejected,
 which has become the cornerstone.’

12) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

Birdie.

Zurich.

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Europe 'Helpless and speechless': Swiss elder-care advocate says Christians must learn to talk about assisted dying. As the canton of Zurich moves toward a referendum on assisted dying, a Swiss elder-care advocate with more than a decade of experience accompanying dying people is urging churches and society to stop waiting for ballot results and start learning to talk about death. Read More

Nigeria.

    Young woman arrested and beaten for following Christ.

Sarah*, 22, lived in an abusive home in northern Nigeria, where her family tried to push her into a forced marriage. She refused, and the family arranged for Kano State’s Hisbah police - the Islamic morality police - to arrest her. She was held for four days and beaten during her detention. After her release, Sarah fled and found refuge with a Christian family, the Abaras. While staying with them, she gave her life to Christ. A family punished for showing kindness Fearing further danger from the Hisbah and her family after her release and conversion to Christianity, the Abaras helped Sarah relocate to safety in nearby state. Her siblings then accused the Christian family of kidnapping. The Abaras were arraigned without legal counsel. They're out on bail, but a criminal case against them is still moving through the courts in Kano, right now. God’s hand at work in Nigeria There is good news. Although the Abaras have not yet been vindicated, a Federal High Court ruled that the Hisbah had no authority to arrest Sarah over her conversion and refusal to marry, calling the police's actions a "flagrant violation" of her fundamental rights, and ordered compensation. ADF is supporting both Sarah’s and the Abaras’ cases. Sean Nelson, ADF's Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom, said: “The state should never seek to punish someone for peacefully practicing their faith or helping others live out their faith safely. We have seen a growing move to assert Islamic law over the rights of Christians and other religions in Nigeria. We hope Sarah’s case will serve in countering the expansion of Hisbah jurisdiction, will help to free the Abaras who should have all charges dropped against them immediately, and will lead to the affirmation of religious freedom for all in Nigeria, regardless of their chosen faith.” The UN is taking action in Nigeria Sarah's case is not isolated. This week, five UN Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups published a formal letter to the Nigerian government, warning that Christian women and girls face a "heightened risk" of brutal, religiously-motivated violence. The experts cited harrowing cases: the forced conversion and marriage of a 13-year-old girl, the abduction of a pastor's daughters by Boko Haram, and a 16-year-old girl whose hand was cut off after her family refused a forced marriage proposal. The numbers are alarming: of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide in 2025, over 70% were killed in Nigeria alone. All the while, the UN has called out that Sharia enforcement is fostering “systemic discrimination against non-Muslims”. This is why ADF International's work cannot slow down The Abaras still face criminal charges for helping a young Christian woman reach safety. And with the Nigerian government failing to even respond to the UN's warnings, pressure to act must come from somewhere. Right now, the Abaras need that more than ever, along with the countless Christian women and girls across Nigeria, whom the UN has now formally recognised as being at risk. There is no better moment to stand with Nigeria's persecuted Christians - will you support them today? This Saturday, 22 August, marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. It's a day to acknowledge the ongoing violence, terrorism, and intolerance targeting religious minorities, schools, and places of worship and reflect prayerfully on how we can stand for those affected.

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Thank you for standing with the persecuted and for all your support. With gratitude, ADF International (UK)

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Will you help those persecuted? ‘I would cry out to Jesus and ask him to heal me quickly—so that I could share the gospel with those who are in darkness.’ Pastor Rajendra* is passionate about seeing people won for Christ. It is a passion that has led to his suffering on several occasions. He has been brutally and savagely attacked. He has seen members of his family attacked, too. He has also been arrested and imprisoned. Voice of Persecuted Christians’ partner in India continues to provide vital support to Rajendra. Will you, at this time, consider giving to Voice of Persecuted Christians, as we seek to support those who have suffered—and continue to suffer—for Christ and the gospel? Several years ago Rajendra and his brother were attacked by a group of about 20 Hindu extremists who wanted to rid their village of Christianity. Rajendra’s brother was beaten and one assailant swung an axe towards Rajendra’s head. Instinctively, he raised his arms and both were hit. As he turned they struck him again from behind, leaving him unconscious, in a pool of blood. A harrowing four-hour journey to hospital in an ambulance followed. Our partner visited the hospital to ensure Rajendra was given adequate medical treatment. After his eventual discharge, Rajendra says he could neither stand nor sit. ‘I was desperate and kept praying to Jesus while lying in bed, weeping. I wept and cried out constantly, praying to the Lord that I could glorify him again.’ Our partner provided Rajendra  with financial assistance, including the costs of his treatment and medical care. It would be fully six months before Rajendra was able to resume his pastoral ministry, leading services in a small building. But last year Rajendra and his family were subjected to another brutal attack by Hindu extremists, armed with stones, swords and axes. This time the assault left his parents severely injured. The very people who had attacked them then went to the police station with false accusations, that resulted in Rajendra being wrongfully imprisoned for six months. Court cases are still outstanding. Through all of this Voice of Persecuted Christians’ partner continues to stand by his side, providing vital support for his family and funding his legal costs. Your brothers and sisters around the world face the threat of violence and arrest for sharing the gospel, or for simply gathering together as followers of Christ. Could you send a gift of £35 or more to Voice of Persecuted Christians, to help us support persecuted believers like Rajendra and his family? ‘The people who attacked us say, “You must stop worshipping God here. Otherwise, like earlier, we will beat you again.” But God has kept me alive,’ said Rajendra, ‘because the work entrusted to me in not yet done: that’s why I am still alive. The Holy Spirit gives us strength in our lives.’ Your gift of £35, £60, £100, £250—or whatever amount you are able to give at this time—can make a real difference in the lives of so many Christians who have suffered, and who, very often, continue to suffer persecution for their faith and witness. Rajendra added, ‘I do feel afraid. I was beaten before, so the fear remains. But we pray and draw strength from God.’ Thank you for your concern for persecuted Christians around the world. Every gift you send enables us as a ministry to resource our partners on the ground, as they continue to do vital, and often life-preserving work, loving and caring for those who suffer for Christ. * Name changed to protect those we serve. MAKE A GIFT