No source of comfort for persecuted believers
Where do you turn when facing life’s problems? Your spouse? Pastor? Lifelong friends who always know what to say? One of the best sources of wisdom and comfort is the Bible. Unfortunately, many persecuted North Korean believers face torture, imprisonment, and even the...
Your last-minute checklist for International Day of Prayer
The Bible tells us in Hebrews to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (KJV). Right now, our Christian brothers and sisters around the world need us. Believers like Meera still have the scars from...
Attacked four times by Boko Haram … but miraculously saved
“Wherever you Christians are running to, you will never be safe! You can run from the danger, but the danger will surely catch up with you!” Gail remembers those mocking words being flung at her in one of her weakest moments. It was between the third and the fourth...
Kareem lost everything … but gained the Gospel
When I first heard Kareem’s story, I thought of Job from the Bible. Because Kareem had it all — a wife, two beautiful children, a home, and a well-paying job as a lawyer. “I didn’t have any real cares or concerns,” Kareem said. “I lived my life as I wished.” But like...
Two brothers run for their lives
Asim closed his eyes, but he could still feel the machine gun his brother had jammed against his head. He waited for what felt like years for his brother to pull the trigger. His other brother, Rashid, shook with fear beside him. It was their worst nightmare … that...
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.