Believers in the West are understanding more about Christians
struggling in other parts of the world. However, many of the
accounts of the persecuted church are missing an important part of
the story--the women.
In this stirring book, Anneke Companjen sheds light on the lives of
eleven women suffering persecution in nine different countries
around the world. Through their true stories of imprisonment, full
of loss and pain, and unexpected joy, these women inspire Western
readers to persevere and endure their own hardships for the cause
of Christ. At the end of each chapter there are questions for
deeper study, whether for individual use or as a guide for small
groups seeking to understand and pray for our persecuted sisters.
Readers will be deeply moved by the strength and faith of these
courageous women.
In their darkest times they discovered the most beautiful
songs.
There are many untold stories of the persecuted church--stories of
women who bravely follow Christ at any cost. This stirring book
reveals the lives of eleven women in nine different countries
around the world. They have lost husbands, children, homes, jobs,
or their very freedom and yet continue to praise and serve their
Lord.
The lessons that these courageous women learned in tough times will
help you persevere and endure whatever hardships come your way.
Their stories will ignite your passion and gratitude for the basic
right to worship God. May they inspire you, too, to sing through
the night.
"Anneke Companjen says, 'Christians around the world need each
other, and we can learn from one another.' This is certainly true
for us in the West. We need to read these stories, as they will
change the perspective of our own lives and cause us more
diligently to pray for our sisters, whose faith radiates the love
of Jesus in suffering."--Fiona Castle, speaker and author, United
Kingdom
"Anneke Companjen introduces us to people who will touch our hearts
and turn us more earnestly to prayer. An inspiring book to read
alone or with a group."--Robin Claydon, speaker, author, and
evangelist, Australia
Anneke Companjen is the author of Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy. In
her travels as a missionary with her husband, Johan Companjen, the
president of Open Doors International, Anneke has witnessed
firsthand the persecution women endure in many parts of the world.
Through speaking engagements around the globe, she brings awareness
to the free world--awareness of how these individuals pay a heavy
price for their faith in Jesus Christ. Anneke lives in the
Netherlands.
Anneke Companjen is the author of Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy. In her travels as a missionary with her husband, Johan Companjen, the president of Open Doors International, Anneke has witnessed firsthand the persecution women endure in many parts of the world. Through speaking engagements around the globe, she brings awareness to the free world-awareness of how these individuals pay a heavy price for their faith in Jesus Christ. Anneke lives in the Netherlands.