Persecution

AP - Lone Nigerian captive refused to convert for Boko Haram
The AP reports: "The mother of the only Nigerian schoolgirl still in Boko Haram captivity after the extremists released 104 classmates said Thursday her daughter was blocked from boarding the vehicle to freedom with her classmates and told to convert to Islam. Rebecca Sharibu told The Associated Press that 15-year-old Leah refused. 'She was about to board the vehicle that was to bring them back. Then Boko Haram said she should convert,' the mother said. 'Her friends said they tried to convince her but she said she will not convert to Islam. Boko Haram said since she will not convert to Islam she should remain behind. That was how they left her. She is alone.' Leah Sharibu asked her departing Muslim classmates to pray for her."

Comment: Please join me in praying for Leah Sharibu, for her safety and her quick release from captivity.