“...persecution is normal for millions of believers around the world.”

“I was captivated by the thought: what if persecution is the normal, expected situation for a believer? And what if persecution is, in fact, soil in which faith can grow?”

“I suddenly saw all the things that I have allowed to become common, things that would be considered miracles in the eyes of millions of believers in persecution. The truth is, these things that we take for granted are all miracles!”

“The stronger the persecution, the more significant the spiritual vitality of the believers.”

“For us, persecution is like the sun coming up in the east. It happens all the time. It's the way things are. There is nothing unusual or unexpected about it. Persecution for our faith has always been - and probably always will be - a normal part of life. (Spoken by a Russian pastor)”

“Persecution stop immediately where there is no faith and there is no witness.”

“Perhaps the question should not be: "Why are other persecuted?" Perhaps the better question is: "Why are we not?”