American Pastor Persecuted in Iran

It is now three months since American minister Rev. Saeed Abedini was imprisoned without any formal charges in his country of origin, Iran.

According to reports, the 32-year-old was arrested by Iranian forces, who pulled him off a bus, confiscated his passports and warned that Abedini had a penalty for his Christian work in the country.

Rev. Saeed’s family members are under house arrest, and his wife Naghmeh has received anonymous threats claiming she will never see her husband again.

The American Centre of Law and Justice is said to be providing support to the Abedini family in order to get him released.

The pastor converted to Christianity from Islam and is said to have regularly visited family and friends in Iran, as well as carrying out religious work in the Middle Eastern state.

 

 

Bible Is Bestseller On Norway’s Charts

Thought EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey was popular? What about Justin Bieber’s autobiography?

In Norway, the Bible is what’s storming the top of the charts as bestseller.

The Norwegian translation of the Bible has sold 150,000 copies since its release 14 months ago.

Published on 19 October last year by the Norwegian Bible Society, the latest adaptation had the aid of major authors from Norway including Karl Ove Knausgard.

The success of this Holy book proves that not only erotic and entertainment novels can make a statement in society. The Bible is still important to the Christian community around the world.

Verse For Today 22.12.12

Jeremiah 29:11-13: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. (NKJV)