Prayer that leaves a mark
“We had a small room over the kitchen, an attic,” Won explained. “After 27 years of kneeling, there are grooves in the floor to mark the place I have prayed.” Won’s wrinkled skin hangs loosely over her frail bones. Weak from age and weary from a hard life in North...
What does the Bible say about persecution?
Blessed. Strong. Loved. Comforted. These are not words that come to mind when I think about persecuted Christians. Honestly, I tend to see them as forgotten people who are sad, lonely, and broken. But in reality, these Christ-followers persevere because we are praying...
My favorite book was banned
You’ve most likely read one of my favorite books of all time: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Even if it wasn’t required reading when you were in school, many adults today have read it — or at least seen the movie. It’s a book I’ve reread multiple times, and one...
What does the Gospel mean to them?
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...
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.