Violent Death of Christian Girl in Pakistan Spurs Push for Justice

By World Editor
Published: January 28, 2010
Violent Death of Girl in Pakistan Spurs Push for Justice
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LAHORE, Pakistan (Compass Direct News) – A daring protest and a high-profile funeral here on January 25th for a 12-year-old Christian girl who died from torture and malnourishment has cast a rare spotlight on abuse of the Christian poor in Pakistan.
In an uncommon challenge in the predominantly Muslim nation, the Christian parents of Shazia Bashir [...]

Thin Places – Author Shares Story of Abuse, Healing and Hope

By Books Editor
Published: November 17, 2009
Thin Places - Author Shares Story of Abuse, Healing and Hope
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Grand Rapids, Mich. /Christian News/ – Critically acclaimed author Mary DeMuth has written fiction and non-fiction and even helps aspiring writers perfect their craft, but in her new memoir, Thin Places, DeMuth takes on the even greater challenge of sharing her own story. Raised in a broken home, DeMuth lost her biological father when she [...]