I’ll never forget an interview I saw between a believer living in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and International Christian Concern (ICC).

A woman with the pseudonym “Akram” bravely provided an inside look at the horrific effects of the Taliban coming to power a few years ago … and it deeply touched my heart.

Originally from Iran and raised in a Muslim home, Akram is reaching out to Christians in Afghanistan.

She hears story after story of persecution from many believers in Afghanistan — via text messages, phone calls, and more.

One man told her he was imprisoned for three months after getting “caught” by the Taliban … and for five hours every day, he was hung upside down from the ceiling as his captors tortured him with electric shock.

He told Akram how his ears bled, his eyes hurt, and his sight is impaired as a result. The man was also kept in a dungeon for 60 days straight with no daylight, while suffering physical and psychological abuse no human should EVER experience.

He was released from that prison not long ago but is now on the run for his life — he told Akram he KNOWS he’ll be killed if the Taliban finds him again.

As much as it breaks my heart to hear what our brothers and sisters are enduring for the sake of the cross, it also makes me grateful to have friends like you ...

People who share my compassion for the persecuted around the world and want to minister to their needs in Jesus’ name.

The future for believers and others in Afghanistan looks extremely grim. But the Lord can turn the impossible around … giving strength to the weak.

Will you stand with Liberty Relief International and encourage these believers?

Your generous donation to LRI will help our Christ-centered partners in hostile countries like Afghanistan supply resources to individuals and families in need, including emergency food, water, aid, necessities, access to health care … even spiritual and emotional support like trauma counseling, discipleship materials, Bibles, and more.

Your financial gifts and prayers for persecuted brothers and sisters real blessings amid unspeakable suffering, pain, and uncertainty.

So, I thank you for your generosity. Your partnership with LRI reminds believers overseas of the truth of James 1:12: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial.”

In His service,

Mat Staver