(Denmark)—I'll never forget seeing Corrie ten Boom for the first time when she was still alive. Something about her was spiritually electrifying, in a way that I realized could only be possible because of her life experience in WWII concentration camps. Risking one's life for Christ and surviving tests, trials and persecution for Jesus' sake develops a depth of

character in which the subsequent witness for the Gospel is almost unparalleled. (Photo: BBC News)

Such, I believe, is the case of Helen Berhane, the Gospel singer from Eritrea who was tortured and detained without charge for two years for being a "non-government approved" Christian. I wouldn't be surprised if Helen's life, like Corrie ten Boom's, produces a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom.

After being freed in December of 2006, Berhane applied for asylum in the U.K., but the nation took so long to determine her case that she applied to Denmark as well. Within one month, Denmark agreed to Berhane's immigration. Ms. Berhane, who must use a wheelchair because of severe injuries to her legs and feet sustained in prison beatings, arrived recently in Copenhagen with her daughter, Eva.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide’s Chief Executive, Mervyn Thomas, said: "We are thrilled that Helen has now finally found refuge for herself and her daughter after so many years of suffering. We cannot forget, however, that 2000 other Christians still languish in Eritrean detention centres simply for holding on to their faith."

To read details of Helen's inhumane treatment while in prison (they are disturbing), click on the link provided.

Source: Staff-BBC