News & Organizations Impacting the World
India (MNN) — Durga, a teenager living in rural India, should be facing a future of poverty and oppression, just like the one she grew up in. Instead, Durga can be excited about what lies ahead. “Durga’s doing… Read More
United States (MNN) – The United States set the refugee resettlement cap at 45,000 last year. That’s already a historic low, but according to The New York Times, the cap may be reduced even further. Refugee Resettlement Cap… Read More
USA (MNN) — There is a growing mistrust of journalism media in the United States, partly fueled by President Donald Trump’s claims that journalists are “the enemy of the people” and attacks on what he calls “fake news”…. Read More
Today’s Headlines Should American Christians call for a censored press? Refugee resettlement cap could further decrease Durga finds hope through education Solomon's PorchThank you for exploring Solomon’s Porch. We aggregate mission-related articles from throughout the internet. We hope… Read More
The Cochabamba Christian Complex has become a lighthouse of truth to the poorest country in South America. The small Andean country of Bolivia has long been mired in paganism. The official god (or more correctly goddess) of Bolivia… Read More
Argentina (MNN) — Earlier this month, Argentina Senators struck down a landmark abortion bill in a major victory for pro-life advocates. Currently, the Catholic-majority nation only allows abortions in cases of rape or when the mother’s health is… Read More
Japan (MNN) — Radiation remains a challenge even seven years after Japan’s nuclear meltdown outside Fukushima. On Thursday, UN experts called on Japan to help cleanup workers who may not have received proper training on radiation exposure. The… Read More
Turkey (MNN) – On July 18, two years after an attempted coup, Turkey’s state of emergency officially ended. But under the recent anti-terrorism law approved by the Turkish parliament on July 25, the government will still retain similar powers…. Read More
Getting more precise numbers wasn’t going to fix the obvious problems or identify the undiscovered ones. Numbers matter, because people matter. If we keep track of them correctly, the right numbers can give us a lot of helpful… Read More
Today’s Headlines Turkey’s anti-terror law dangerous to Brunson case and other Christians Fukushima radiation challenges continue Continuing the pro-life conversation after Argentina abortion bill rejected Solomon's PorchThank you for exploring Solomon’s Porch. We aggregate mission-related articles from throughout… Read More
After several trips to the African continent spanning from Uganda, Ghana and Sudan. Dr. Sharon Brown, the former Vice President of Son Shine Christian Association Scholarship Fund, witnessed a great need for agricultural development in local communities. She… Read More
Middle East (MNN) — Millions of Muslim men and women will convene Sunday for one of the most sacred experiences in Islam — the Hajj. It’s an annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and considered one of Islam’s… Read More
Turkey (MNN) — American Pastor Andrew Brunson recently appealed to be released from house arrest in Turkey and to have his travel ban lifted. A lower Turkish court rejected this appeal on Wednesday. However, a higher court still… Read More
China (MNN) — We told you yesterday that China Partner is taking a team to Jiangxi province in October. What you might not have known is that the team is smaller and more experienced than the usual crew…. Read More
Nepal (MNN) — On August 15, anti-conversion legislation went into effect in Nepal. Two years ago, Christians were included in a rewrite of the country’s constitution, but now, anti-Christian movements are gaining boldness and ramping up persecution efforts… Read More
Today’s Headlines Pastor Andrew Brunson’s appeal to leave house arrest rejected Persecution ramps up in Nepal after anti-conversion legislation Muslims on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca are finding salvation in Jesus Dealing with new regulations on the Chinese Church… Read More
In a small Tanzanian village, a boy pauses to smile. Steam rises from the lunch he holds — a lunch he is about to enjoy. Behind the boy is a shack that functions as a kitchen and serving… Read More
Yesterday in Uganda, our bloggers met 16-year-old Jane and her infant, Lydia. She is a child who gave birth to a child, then faced a choice: pursue her education and dreams or focus on motherhood. Thanks to the… Read More
China (MNN) — China Partner is taking a trip to the province of Jiangxi in October. Yes, it’s about bringing a new tool for small group ministry to the local Church, but it’s also about history. “China Partner… Read More
Indonesia (MNN) — The Indonesian island of Lombok has been hit with three powerful earthquakes since July 29. Three Earthquakes & 350,000 Displaced The first earthquake on July 29 was a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. This triggered more than… Read More
