May's Focus: Voice of the Martyrs

I wasn't going to be able to post this tomorrow since I'll be in KC all day for a meeting, so here you go!

Isaac and I have chosen our focus for the month of May: The Voice of the Martyrs, a non-profit dedicated to serving the persecuted Church worldwide. Founded by Richard Wurmbrand, a pastor imprisoned for almost fifteen years in the then-Communist Romania for his faith in Christ, VOM looks to assist Christians living in restricted and hostile nations as well as to bring the Gospel to these countries through a variety of means.

If you are unfamiliar with The Voice of the Martyrs, I highly recommend checking out this phenomenal organization. Go to their website and sign up for their free monthly newsletter. We have been receiving the newsletter for years; though we consider ourselves well-educated individuals who are aware of the general situation in the world, I am always amazed at the information found within the newsletter; my eyes have been opened to so many situations and issues in the world today that are not mentioned in the general media. By having this knowledge, we are better able to pray for the nations around the world. Each year, they publish a Prayer Map, which helps provide a visual picture of the global situation.



You can find this map here. If you are interested in learning how to better pray for the nations, another one of our favorite resources is a book called Operation World. Check it out.

So far, Isaac and I are really enjoying our new family 'tradition' of supporting a focus of the month. We've found so many amazing causes that we would love to support! We are so excited about this concept that we've already chosen the focus for June, and it's becoming harder and harder to pick just one each month. It is so encouraging to see what people are doing to help their neighbor, to use their God-given talents to serve others, and to bring attention to those who have been forgotten. I pray that you and your family would consider what your role will be in this global community in which we live.

And...I have a bonus video for you today! This is not our focus of the month, but I recently saw this on Phil and Lacy's blog and wanted to share it with you. Thanks for sharing Lacy!