Joy in Persecution (by Cathe Laurie)
Cathe Laurie shares about persecution in the Bible and how to have joy in persecution. Get her weekly devotional now.
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Persecution
20 Stories
Greg Laurie
Russelyn Williams
How to Navigate Persecution from Believers
Following Christ will come with some persecution. I share this because I do not want anyone to turn away from walking with the Lord..
5 min readRobin McKinley
Trust God In All Your Circumstances
How much do you trust God? If a faith meter existed, how high on the scale would you rate? Do you rely on Him for only small things? Or can you put your trust i
6 min readDamon J. Gray
If I Perish, I Perish
I’m not afraid of dying. I fear pain, but not death. Indeed, the older I grow, the more I understand the apostle Paul’s statement that he’s torn between dying and being at home with the Lord, and staying here for the sake of those left behind. Go, gather all the Jews to be found in…
4 min readBabatope Babalobi
LUST IS A SPIRIT
LUST IS A SPIRIT By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: 2 Kings 9 vs 30-37 30 And when Jehu was come to Jezr…
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Hannah
How to deal with threats
Psalm 56:3-4: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"You sit at your desk, the weight of the threats pressing on your shoulders like a heavy burden. Someone...
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A Biblical Response to Persecution
I don’t have a favorite book of the Bible or a favorite verse. I do, however, have a favorite chapter and, while I am generally drawn to the gospel of Luke, my favorite chapter in all the Bible is John 9. John 9 is where we find the events surrounding the healing of the man…
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Anneta Pinto-Young
Handling Criticism (2)
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth” (Isa…
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Handling Criticism
“And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners”” (Mark 2:16)? Jesus was…
4 min read Elizabeth Prata
Street preacher shot in head while preaching Good News (donate button inside)
By Elizabeth Prata Hans Schmidt, Outreach Director at Victory Chapel in Phoenix AZ, was preaching about an upcoming service at his church. The former military combat medic was standing with a megap…
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Yvonne Orji Shows How to Boldly Represent Being a Virgin at Nearly 40
Yvonne Orji, in a recent interview on the Dear Chelsea podcast, doesn’t only cover being a virgin but she tackles some other topics like
4 min readCole Feix
Thankful Hearts Amid Persecution … Is it Possible?
I’m sure most of us are familiar with Paul’s exhortation to the Thessalonian church to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thes. 5:16-18). But when you’re in the midst of a challenging or grievous trial, thankfulness can be difficult. It is during these times that I often use hymns to help guide my prayers, as my own words often feel inadequate. There is no better way to move forward from Reformation month than looking at a hymn of thankfulness from th
5 min readRon Edmondson
7 Ways to Deliver Constructive Criticism - Ron Edmondson
There are times for constructive criticism and I’m convinced there are better ways to deliver criticism that will help it be received.
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7 Ways to Identify Constructive Criticism - Ron Edmondson
How to give constructive criticism. It’s something all of us see and want to share, but how do we do it in a way that actually helps?
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4 Types Of People Who Give Anonymous Criticism - Ron Edmondson
Different types of people give anonymous criticism. I’ve been an elected official and church revitalizer. I've received more than my share.
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Casting the first stone
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo We are so used to certain phrases in the Bible that we may have lost the original sense of the meaning. For example: The fly in the ointment is from Ecclesiastes 10:…
4 min read- Hannah
Peter's denial: 3 lessons that can be applied in modern times
Among the many believers in Jesus’ time, Peter stands out as a strong follower. His strong commitment and loyalty are well remembered. However, even the most dedicated can make mistakes. Peter's denial of Jesus teaches us that.In this article, we will take a look at each of Peter’s instances of...
7 min read Lin Wilder
Antisemitism As Spiritual Evil - Lin Wilder
Antisemitism as spiritual evil "Prejudice means racism," my friend insisted, reacting to my remark that we're all prejudiced. About something, maybe many
5 min readJoseph Antonio Liao
How to have faith amid persecution
In a world filled with uncertainty and opposition to our Christian beliefs, to have faith and stand firm can be challenging.Persecution in Christ takes various forms, such as physical violence and social exclusion. Throughout the Bible, we find examples of different types of persecution, including imprisonment, torture, and even loss...
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Sunday Martyr Moment: The Coming Persecution
By Elizabeth Prata Part of a continuing series I did 3 years ago. This was the concluding essay. It’s more applicable today than even then. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. According to this sum…
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