Category Archives: Persecuted

Blessed are the persecuted?


Posted on January 13, 2018 by

Here are people declared by our Lord to be “blessed” when they are insulted, persecuted and falsely maligned with all kinds of evil against them. How unusual for them to be commanded to, “Rejoice and be glad!”
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Where is God when we suffer?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

God is an active presence in the midst of trouble, hardship and suffering. Continue reading →

Posted in Comfort, God, God's Love, God's Protection, God's Will, Grace, Persecuted, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Theodicy, Trials | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Difficult times

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

More and more people even in the Church are viewing God as one who ought to secure the good life for them. They think that God should respond to whatever is asked of him or risk disappointment from them. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Discouragement, Encouragement, End Times, Evangelicals, Gospel-centered, Leadership, Persecuted, Religion-not the answer, Second coming, Self-deception, Selfishness, Suffering, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Let them see it!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by

Here we learn about non-verbal means of witness that can lead to verbal inquiry from others. Continue reading →

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Scene 5 – Life at the family reunion

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

These words reveal the stronger and deeper commitment that held Joseph through all his dark, confusing and painful years. Continue reading →

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6 links worth seeing

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

1. Amira Willighagen Holland’s Got Talent Audition 9-year-old Amira Willighagen of Nijmegen in The Netherlands has spent countless hours learning how to sing opera through tutorial videos on YouTube. The young self-taught singer recently took her talent to Holland’s Got Talent and stunned … Continue reading →

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4 essentials of faithfulness

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

The response of Daniel’s three friends to King Nebuchadnezzar reveals three core commitments that are essential to faithfulness in hostile times.  “…if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do … Continue reading →

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