TOPICS

Persecution

Do You Have Resurrection Courage?

By Wes Van Fleet / January 22, 2021

Where the reality of death confronts us is also where resurrection hope is to be proclaimed. If Jesus returned today, would he find us sitting on the treasure he entrusted to us?

Read More

Jesus Continues to Build His Church in Nigeria Amid Severe Persecution

By BCL / February 24, 2020

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.

Read More

10 Beautiful Things You Will Be After Reading Church History

By Psyche Joy Lee / October 12, 2019

When we read church history, we are left awe-filled as we learn the story of God’s faithfulness in preserving his church and accomplishing his eternal plan. Here are ten beautiful things you will “be” after reading church history.

Read More

Movie Review: “Because of Grácia” Encourages Christian Teens to Find Their Voice

By Le Ann Trees / April 9, 2019

Looking for a movie to show your teenagers or church youth group that encourages young people to follow Christ, even when peers and teachers try to convince them to compromise in some way? “Because of Grácia” helps Christian teens (and adults) find their voice and stand strong in their faith.

Read More

Jesus Continues to Build His Church—Even in Oppressive North Korea

By BCL / October 25, 2017

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.

Read More

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Christian

By Campbell Markham / October 12, 2017

We have been told that divorce doesn’t matter, that sex outside of marriage is harmless, that pornography is harmless, that children don’t need their mums and dads, and that gender is fluid. And so there has never been a better time to be a Christian—because we have the Bible. We have the Word of God, a bright light in the darkness.

Read More