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General News from the Persecution Project Foundation

Giving a Boost Up

Giving a Boost Up

By Ed Lyons In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, who was always doing good and helping the poor. – Acts 9:36 On a recent trip to Africa, I spent time with PPF Director, Matt Chancey and his family, who live in Nairobi. They have a very large tree in their front yard that [...]

Old Soldiers Never Die

Old Soldiers Never Die

By Matt Chancey Recently, I traveled near the Southern Darfur border to inspect a new clinic PPF supports. A shipment of medicine supplied by Voice of the Martyrs was scheduled to arrive any time, and our team notified clinics in the area of the impending shipment. While our team visited the clinic, a Toyota Land [...]

SOUTH SUDAN: The World’s Newest Nation Emerges from Africa’s Longest War

SOUTH SUDAN: The World’s Newest Nation Emerges from Africa’s Longest War

God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise. – 1 Cor 1:27a On July 9, 2011, the six-year interim period of Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement will come to an end. That same day, South Sudan will mark its independence and inauguration as the world’s newest nation. This comes following fifty years [...]

PPF a Four-Star Charity Again!

PPF a Four-Star Charity Again!

In mid-February, we received the following letter from Charity Navigator. They informed us that once again, Persecution Project Foundation had achieved their coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management. We will continue to strive to use our resources wisely as we minister to those in need through the faithful gifts of our partners. February 1, [...]

"PPF" Born in 2011!

"PPF" Born in 2011!

One of the greatest honors that can be bestowed upon anyone is to have someone name their child after you. It’s a testimony to the personal impact one has had on the lives of the parents. Persecution Project Foundation has just been so honored in the naming of a newborn “PPF”! Don’t worry. Unlike some [...]

Into the Void: Part II

Into the Void: Part II

Void: An empty space. No eye pitied you, to do any of these things to you out of compassion for you, but you were cast out on the open field, for you were abhorred, on the day that you were born. “And when I passed by you and saw you wallowing in your blood, I [...]

Into the Void: Part I

Into the Void: Part I

Void: An empty space. What I just witnessed never happened. You won’t read about it anywhere in the news. No one is talking about it. Yet I just returned from seeing the biggest humanitarian crisis going on in Africa today… and most of the world is doing nothing about it. Several weeks ago, I wrote [...]

Southern Sudan Bombing Update!

Southern Sudan Bombing Update!

By Brad Phillips Last week, PPF sent out a press release reporting on the recent bombing of Darfur refugees in Southern Sudan. Although these incidents were far from the worst behavior we have witnessed from the National Congress Party in Khartoum (formerly known as the National Islamic Front), it especially hit home to us because [...]

What’s in Your House?

What’s in Your House?

By Ed Lyons I just finished reading Brian Kluth’s book, Experiencing God as Your Provider. In it, he writes, “God our Provider has a plan to allow us to glorify Him and bless others. He promises to meet our needs as we labor in those things to which He has called us.” Later, he reminds [...]

An Uncertain Future

An Uncertain Future

By Bill Andress Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a recent update by long-time PPF friend and co-laborer Bill Andress of Sudan Advocacy Action Forum. His insights are well worth sharing with all Christians concerned about the future of the Church in Sudan. Clearly the focus of most who are engaged in Sudan [...]