Faith Facts

• Children in impoverished areas face greater risk of leprosy due to overseas aid cuts, with stigma and isolation compounding their suffering.
• The Leprosy Mission warns that funding reductions hinder early detection and treatment efforts, leaving more cases undetected, especially among children.
• Christian advocates emphasize a duty to compassionately serve and restore every child affected, reflecting Christ’s call to love and action.

Young lives are diminished by leprosy when funding falters and support systems weaken, especially in underserved communities. Scarce resources mean children are denied opportunities for treatment, education, and acceptance, in direct opposition to our calling to uplift the vulnerable.

The Leprosy Mission is raising awareness during World Leprosy Day, urging believers and leaders to stand united for hope and healing. Community outreach and Christ-centered compassion are vital to end both the disease and its devastating stigma.

“The physical damage to young bodies is devastating — nerve damage, disability and pain. But the emotional damage is even deeper,” said Peter Waddup, chief executive of The Leprosy Mission Great Britain.

“Leprosy has become increasingly hidden. Hidden children and hidden suffering. Hidden because governments don’t prioritise it and overstretched health systems cannot keep up.”

“At The Leprosy Mission, we believe every child is created by God, known by name and born to be loved. Where there is suffering, we have a shared responsibility to respond with compassion.”

He added, “In the name of Jesus, we can spare Generation Alpha from leprosy and every generation that follows.”

Let us answer the biblical call to love our neighbors, advocating for dignity, healing, and hope among the world’s most vulnerable, so that no child is left behind in the shadows.

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Faith Facts

• Jennifer Melle, a Christian nurse in England, had a disciplinary case dropped after pressure from leaders and the public.
• She was investigated for using accurate language regarding a male patient who identified as female, despite facing abuse from the patient.
• Melle will challenge her treatment at an employment tribunal, standing for truth and freedom of conscience.

Jennifer Melle was cleared after months of scrutiny simply for upholding truth and Christian principles in the workplace. Hospital officials backed down following public support and political intervention.

Eight Members of Parliament and many supporters stood up for Melle, recognizing the erosion of fairness when faith and conscience are punished rather than protected.

“It has been an incredibly long and painful journey,” Melle said, expressing gratitude for those who supported her stand for faith and justice.

Her ordeal is a reminder of the increasing challenges Christians face in public service when Biblical convictions conflict with prevailing ideologies.

Melle’s story encourages believers to remain steadfast, trusting God’s guidance while standing boldly for faith, family, and freedom in society.

Read the full report at Christian Post

Faith Facts

• A law enforcement operation in Minneapolis led to a fatal shooting after an armed individual confronted officers during a targeted arrest of a criminal illegal immigrant.
• The individual, identified as a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident with a legal firearm permit, resisted efforts to be disarmed and was fatally shot after a struggle.
• Hundreds gathered in protest, resulting in clashes, with officials urging the community to seek peace and protect their city.

In Minneapolis, law enforcement was placed in a difficult position while upholding public safety and enforcing the law. Such recent events call us to reflect on the importance of prayer, order, and respect for authority as taught in God’s Word.

“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots,” DHS stated.

Crowd-control measures were used after approximately 200 people assembled and tensions escalated. Police Chief Brian O’Hara reminded citizens to honor their community and refrain from destruction.

As Christians, we seek wisdom and peace in moments of unrest. Upholding justice and the sanctity of life are vital, even when difficult circumstances arise.

Let us continue to pray for those involved, for healing in our nation, and for leaders to act with godly discernment. Stand strong for faith, family, and freedom.

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