What training in righteousness means for a refugee child
All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for … training in righteousness — 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV). When I think of training, I think of my childhood. I had coaches who trained me to be agile, parents who trained me to be curious and kind, and teachers who...
All Scripture is useful: Part 1
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching … — 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) In North Korea, Christians face a seemingly impossible challenge. They must grow in their faith without regular access to pastors, spiritual mentors, or teachers. Some North Korean...
North Korean finds true freedom
Sung-Min tried — and failed — to escape North Korea four separate times. Each time, he was caught and sent back home. He spent many years doing hard labor in North Korea’s prison camps. But Sung-Min never gave up hope that someday he would be free. I met Sung-Min last...
‘I think it is my turn to have a Bible’
Chen, at age 50, has cried only two times in his life — five years ago when his mother died, and a few months ago when he received his own copy of God’s Word. It was three years ago when Chen, whose name we’ve changed for his safety, became a Christian in China. His...
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.