Confessions of faith: Israel Asongo
Songs come from the hearts of African immigrants who love Jesus. On a typical Saturday afternoon when most people are doing chores, watching TV, or just checking out after a…
Please explain: What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians?
What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians? “Christian church burnt down and its pastor locked up!” That kind of headline easily catches our eye. Persecution, however, has…
Please explain: What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus?
What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus? Imagine living on top of a 50-foot pillar on a platform only about 10 square feet. This is where…
Teen talk: Facing persecution
Don’t let others stop you from showing your faith. Taylor Wolfram Most of us have never faced the threat of death because of our faith, but everyone has faced persecution.…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 3
Luther learned how to think about persecution. The stories bother us. A Christian speaks the truth of God’s Word in a respectful way, and yet people condemn her on social…
God’s solid foundation
The early church leaders built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. When the apostle John died, the Christian church entered a new era. As news of John’s passing…
President’s message: The end of the story
The apostle John was nearing the end of his life. He had been a pastor in Asia Minor—modern-day Turkey—but was now living in exile on the Greek island of Patmos.…
Take up your cross
Jesus warns us we will face opposition and suffering as his followers, but he also promises us a place in his Father’s house. Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Christian who…