Tagged: persecuted church

We’re prepared for hurricanes. We prepare for blizzards, floods, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. When we live in a region where these events can be anticipated, we receive all manner of public service announcements regarding preparedness and we heed them, if we’re wise. Christians have been warned since the birth of the church that persecution …[ read more ]

To Those Seeking to Destroy the Church of Jesus Christ on Holy Week, You think if you spray the walls of our churches with our blood, this will silence the truth. In truth, blood is nothing new to the church. The blood of Jesus Christ was shed for us all. The blood of those slain by humans cries out to our Father God and He hears the testimony of the dead. The …[ read more ]

Last week, I was stricken with a painful infection, one that had me in agony for several long hours. All I could comprehend was pain. My entire focus was on accessing relief. Driven to secure a solution, in four short hours I called my doctor’s office three times and the pharmacy twice. When I finally …[ read more ]

No one should have to walk on eggshells around people who can walk on water. That’s what I think. There are Christians who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit and then there are touchy religious people who take offense at every turn. Which we are, is largely up to us. I once met with a group …[ read more ]

I faced a hard question this week. It came to me on my knees. So much conversation is in the air about who is responsible for ISIS. What president is most to blame for their existence? Which candidate is most likely to eradicate them? What nation should be addressing them? How does our culture contribute …[ read more ]