An Insider’s Guide to the Underground Church
A group of people sits in a small, dimly lit room. The windows are closed and the curtains drawn. Everyone speaks in hushed tones, barely above a whisper. They’re reciting Scripture verses from a worn Bible … the only one in the room. These are...
Does Christian Persecution Still Exist?
Persecution can be a scary concept. But the Bible doesn’t shy away from the tribulations that come with following Christ. The Book of Acts chronicles the beginning of the Christian Church, and its pages are filled with accounts of persecution against both the church...
What’s for Dinner When There’s No Dinner?
Every day after school, one of the first questions I’d ask my grandma was, “What’s for dinner?” Sometimes, I liked what she suggested. Other times, I’d try to bargain for something that sounded “better.” Either way, I ended up with a plate in front of me and a...
In Their Sandals: A Mother’s Day Reflection
As we approach Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking about how becoming a parent has changed the way I read the Bible. Stories I’ve known for years suddenly feel different — more personal, more emotional — when I imagine them through a mother’s eyes. One 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.