“She had forgiven her husband’s and sons’ murderers since the moment she heard the dreadful news.”
Hearts on Fire tells the stories of eight women who faced persecution because of their Christian faith in countries all over the world – Russia, Romania, Bhutan, Indonesia, Pakistan and China. Some women face imprisonment, some are kidnapped, some are tortured – yet, each woman stands firm. Their stories are inspiring, yet haunting. Each story leaves the reader pondering one question: Would I be able to do that?
Hearts on Fire is a book compiled by a group known as The Voice of the Martyrs. They were offering free copies of the book on their Web site a few months ago and I requested a copy. It came with a bookmark with ways to pray for those who are persecuted for their faith. Voice of the Martyrs is a “nonprofit, interdenominational organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide.” Included in the book is the story of one of the founding members of the organization.
Adel’s story is set in Indonesia when Muslims chase the people of their village out because they are Christians. She gets separated from her husband and son and is taken hostage where she is finally reunited with her daughter. She is forced to marry a Muslim man even though her husband is still alive. Even when she finds out her son was murdered, she still clings to her faith in God and the hope that she will be reunited with her husband. In the end, she finds a way out and so does her daughter, but now fights to free those still held hostage.
Each story in the book is just as riveting. The women’s stories are told in a succinct, easy to understand essay. I would highly recommend this book to any high school age reader or older to understand what some people have gone through and are suffering even today for their faith.
For more information about The Voice of the Martyrs, visit https://www.persecution.com.
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