From a combined birth defect so rare only 50 other cases exist in the world, Christian Buchanan was born without eyes. Now, in her new book, Through the Eyes of Hope, Christian’s mom, Lacey Buchanan, tells the gripping story of how God helped two parents see the worst circumstances radiate with glory.

In 2015, more than 7,000 Christians were killed specifically because of their faith. This Sunday, Open Doors USA is urging Christians and churches to remember those killed and pray for those in more than 60 countries around the world still facing persecution because of their faith.

Howie and Debbie Campbell, a singer-songwriter team, have a message for American Christians. It’s an election-year plea, but not about politics. In a miraculous musical tour, they have already taken it to the steps of all 50 state capitols — including Alaska and Hawaii.

Lee University’s “Dee Lavender Missions Week,” was held last week and raised funds for the Phebe Grey Orphanage in Liberia, Africa, for the second year in a row.

More than three quarters of the world’s population lives under religious discrimination or persecution. We can ignore it or we can get involved. Speak Freedom Dallas, an international religious freedom summit, will take place this weekend, November 4-6. Renowned speakers Os Guinness, Nigerian Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi, Nick Pitts from The Denison Forum, and music by Dallas band All Delighted People will headline the events.

“Raising God’s Girl” by Rich and Mary Lou Graham was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Excellence. “Truly the best of the best,” said Angela Bole, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Chief Executive Officer.

Bill Donohue comments on a new project by the Smithsonian:

Following close on the heels of impact Hurricane Matthew made on the western side of Haiti, the island of Andros, Bahamas, suffered a major blow, as well.

For the first time in centuries, a remote African tribe called the Batwa Pygmies is being introduced to Jesus Christ.