A Prayer for North Korea
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. And while I’ve been all around the globe and met persecuted Christians from...
5 ways to pray for North Korea on International Day of Prayer
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is tomorrow. And this year, we’re focusing on praying for one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians: North Korea. Will you join us in surrounding our brothers and sisters in Christ in...
Eniola lost everything, including her Bible
Did you know that Nigeria is the seventh most dangerous country in the world to be a follower of Christ? Terrorist groups like Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen kidnap and murder anyone in Nigeria they consider to be their enemies — their number one target being...
How do sponsored kids around the world celebrate Christmas?
Do you have any special Christmas traditions? Maybe you read the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2 every Christmas morning or open one gift early on Christmas Eve. But have you ever thought about how other cultures celebrate the holiday season? Almost every...
Don’t forget about your earthly purpose: A video devotional
The Bible makes it clear that this world is not our permanent home. As believers, we understand that we’re just passing through and that our true home is in heaven with God. It can be tempting to focus solely on that heavenly future, especially when the world around...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.