Your life will go on uninterrupted tomorrow. For others, though, these are life and death words. Consider believers in one of the most violent nations on earth, the Latin American country of Columbia. Widespread occult practices and the influence of violent drug cartels and guerrilla groups hinder the gospel. They often consider the church an enemy.
Christian leaders are often targets as they stand up for justice.
Recently 23 pastors were murdered in conflict areas. More than 45 church leaders were forced to leave their churches and homes. Believers from at least 300 congregations are forbidden to hold services. Missionaries live under horrible stress - some have been murdered and others have received death threats. Isabel is an effervescent 18 year old believer, active in her church.