This article narrates the martyrdom of a Reformed believer, Thomas Hawkes, who was burned at the stake for refusing to have his child baptized by a priest.

Between 1555 and 1558 there were two hundred and eighty-eight Reformers who were martyred. What was the cause of their martyrdom? This article looks at the some of these martyrs and the reasons why they were burned under Queen Mary's reign.

This article is a biography of Joan Waste (b. around 1532), with a focus on her martyrdom under the edict of Mary Tudor. The author shows how God worked to bring her to see Christ even though she was born blind, and how she witnessed for Christ through her death.

Using the life of missionary Henry Martyn as an example, this author discusses the concepts of martyrdom in mission work. What does it mean to be a martyr? How can we support those who are experiencing persecution today?