Watch North Korean defectors discuss persecution
As you may have heard, I just returned from a trip to the border of North Korea. My conversations with defectors there helped me better understand what Christians in North Korea endure. They are facing persecution more intense than we can imagine. These Christians are...
6 ways to teach children about Christian persecution
It’s not easy to teach children about the suffering in our world. Sometimes it’s difficult enough for adults to understand! But as this year’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church draws near, we are asking your family to join the global church body as...
Bibles help persecuted Christians stay the course
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. — Romans 15:4, ESV The pungent aroma of incense floated around the temple. Cymbals clanged and voices...
5 ways you can pray for persecuted Christians
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. — Romans 8:18, NIV As the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church approaches, we are reminded again to pray for persecuted Christians. Prayer like...
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.