We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 2...
Matthew 24:9 – Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. (NKJV)Today marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide, an event that occurred during the Ottoman Empire. It was on...
To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Romans 12:20 The five-year-old boy was at a fast-food restaurant with his mother, brother and sister.I'm proud...
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Gal 5:1, NIV2)Too often believers forget that we were not created to be slaves, but sons and daughters of the Most High. In Christ we...
Hebrews 13:3 "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." NIVThe first time I saw the mother grizzly and her three cubs, I remember thinking what a privilege it...
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them." (Romans 12:14 NRSV)My husband Solomon and I have been living in Germany for many years as expatriates. I am British and Solomon is Nigerian. We are well integrated with the traditions and social intricacies...
God never promised us a rose garden. Instead, He assures us that He will be with us continually.A vivid example of that is shown to us by Stephen, the first Christian martyr:"Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the...