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Husband murdered. Life at risk. What verse comforted Miriam? Inbox The Voice of the Martyrs Unsubscribe The Voice of the Martyrs view as web page Woman smiling and holding a Bible She Clung to God’s Word Miriam and her husband had just finished their evening prayers and turned in for the night when members of the terrorist group al-Shabaab broke into their home in Kenya. The extremists beheaded Miriam’s husband, then tried to force Miriam and her daughter to convert to Islam. They refused, standing firm in their faith in Christ. Miriam and the rest of her family managed to escape, but the terrorists stole their livestock and burned their home. Even amid the awful attack, Miriam was strengthened and comforted as the Holy Spirit reminded her of the words of Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” When Christians are confronted by Islamic extremists in Kenya, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and elsewhere, God’s Word provides strength and comfort. Blessing Andrawus was heartbroken when she learned that her father had been shot to death by militant Fulani Muslims while conducting an evangelistic outreach in a neighboring Nigerian village. The 22-year-old considered him not only a good dad but also “a very good friend.” Read Blessing’s Full Story Woman standing in a house that was destroyed Share by Email Please forward this email to Christian friends who will be inspired to pray for and support our persecuted Christian family. Share this special opportunity with your friends and family. Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter This email was sent by The Voice of the Martyrs Privacy Policy and State Disclosure Statements • Unsubscribe