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Persecution of Christians in the Maldives

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

We don’t think often enough about our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for their faith in Christ. As Americans, we can easily sit back in our comfortable homes, our comfortable churches, living a comfortable faith, and … Continue reading →

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Cause for rejoicing?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

“Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” -Philippians 2:17 Paul is in the midst of a waiting game, wondering whether he … Continue reading →

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Persecution in Laos

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

This is the first I have heard of Christians being persecuted in this peculiar way. In Laos, several children were not allowed to pay tuition and attend school as a result of their Christian faith. The communist party is anti-Christian … Continue reading →

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Is it worth it?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

The Christian life isn’t easy. In fact, Jesus tells us that we will be persecuted and that we will be the targets of Satan’s attacks. It is going to be hard at times. It is going to be frustrating. It is going … Continue reading →

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God is in Control when Life’s Hard

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Life is often overwhelming. It can sometimes feel like everything is just falling apart. How do we understand those times when nothing goes our way and it seems like all that we do ends up failing? Most people grumble and … Continue reading →

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Christians Killed in Northern Nigeria

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

10 Christians have been murdered in Maiduguri over the course of the past two months. Boko Haram is a Muslim extremist group that is seeking to slowly eliminate any Christian influence from the northern states of Nigeria, in order to prepare the way … Continue reading →

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