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Christian persecution
“NUTS!” Why Christians Must Fight On Against the Devil’s Calls to Surrender — Revelation 22:12-21
At the Siege of Bastogne (1944), American troops were outnumbered and surrounded by German forces. The church today is also under siege and attack. How should Christians respond?
BCL Online Picks — October 2, 2025
Scroll less. Read more. Here are Beautiful Christian Life’s online picks for this week to nourish your faith and strengthen your heart.
BCL Online Picks — September 10, 2025
With AI-generated content flooding the internet, finding trustworthy, human-vetted resources is increasingly challenging. Here are Beautiful Christian Life’s online picks for this week.
Why Did Jesus Use Animal Metaphors to Prepare His Disciples for the Mission of God?
In these tumultuous times, Christians need to listen carefully to what the Savior told his disciples upon their first missionary journey (Matt. 10:16-20). Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples?
4 Reasons Why the Pilgrims Came to America
Here are 4 reasons why the Pilgrims left the comforts of Holland 400 hundred years ago for the uncertainties of the American wilderness.
Staying the Course: The Perseverance of God’s People in Tumultuous Times
2022 has arrived and Christians around the world continue to face increasing hostility because of their faith. How do God’s instructions to the exiled Jews in Babylon (Jer. 29:4-7) help believers to persevere today?
The Perils of “Wannabe Tough Guy” Christianity
As American culture continues its slide into moral bankruptcy, a “tough guy” brand of Christianity appears to be emerging. Are the sheep forgetting the primary reason Jesus left us here?
Jesus Continues to Build His Church in Nigeria Amid Severe Persecution
Believers in Nigeria reside in the second-most violent country for persecuted Christians according to Open Door’s 2020 World Watch List. Here are some links to learn more about Christian persecution in Nigeria and how to help.
Jesus Continues to Build His Church—Even in Oppressive North Korea
A significant Christian population exists in North Korea despite the ever-present fear of reprisals believers face under the dictatorial regime of the DPRK, according to both a recent defector and the recently released U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report for 2016.