When you think about the power of the Gospel, you probably imagine the impact it’s had on your life. Maybe you think of your family and friends who have found comfort, rest, and peace in Scripture. But when you read the Bible through the eyes of the hurting, poor, and...
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 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...
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...
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...
