Saved From the “Lion’s Den” - Encouragement for Today - June 8, 2023

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today Proverbs 31 Ministries banner] [Miram]June 8, 2023 Saved From the “Lion’s Den” [MIRIAM FROM BURKINA FASO]( Lee en [español]( “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight.” [Daniel 6:22]( (NIV) Editor’s note: Burkina Faso is a country torn by political chaos and religious extremism. Christians often live in extreme distress, knowing they could be killed or kidnapped at any moment. In the last year alone, Christian villages have been raided and burned, and a baptism service was even bombed — all resulting in numerous martyrdoms of those who follow Jesus. Three years ago, some of these terrorists kidnapped Miriam (35) and her two daughters, forcing her into a marriage with a terrorist. This is the story of her captivity and miraculous escape. My name is Miriam, and I live with my family in Burkina Faso. My story begins when my husband fell sick. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Secular Movies That Teach Christian Values]( Michael Foust Sometimes, it’s helpful to divide modern movies into two categories: faith-based and secular. Doing so, though, has one major downside: It can prevent us from seeing the truth – and perhaps even the gospel – in secular films. [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Ways You're Hurting the Relationship with Your Adult Children (Without Knowing It)]( Tamela Turbeville As parents, we practice parenting for so many years we often neglect to consider our future relationship as parents of adult children. We never consider how “parenting” becomes “being a parent.” [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Encouragement for Today. [Link](