Martyrs for Christ
We can say that 90,000 Christians were killed for their faith last year, but what does that actually mean? What is the tangible impact on our lives? Another Christian being killed for their faith can become just another number, even to fellow believers, but each and every one is known and treasured by God. They are not just ‘some Christians,’
Continue ReadingNot What You Would Expect of a Woman in the Middle East
The Middle East is not known as an area where it is easy to be a woman. Patriarchal structures run deep, not only among Muslims, but also among Christians. Therefore, it is remarkable that the National Evangelical synod of Syria and Lebanon recently decided to ordain their first two female pastors. For the National Evangelical Church of Beirut, it was
Continue ReadingKidnapped by a Cult
Kidnapped by a Cult “April 16, 2002, is a day that I will never forget.” “Although it began just like any other, it lead me down a road that would forever change my life and the lives of thirty-four of my closest coworkers.” “On that day, I foolishly walked into a carefully laid trap that had taken years to plan
Continue ReadingNorth Korea: Why we need an act of God
North Korea: Why we need an act of God The world has been watching, as the situation on the Korean peninsula gets closer to a boiling point. Where are we at, and why is it so hard to solve the issues? At this moment, North Korea may be only months away from being able to mount a nuclear weapon on
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“I would not encourage anyone to seek persecution, but as Christians, we should never deny ourselves the privilege of traveling on the path of suffering. It is a difficult path–but a glorious one.” -Pastor Shen Xiaoming Shen Xiaoming is the pastor and founder of one of the largest underground churches in China and tells his amazing story of survival in
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