Jesus in the Middle East
When you hear about the suffering of persecuted Christians in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, it's overwhelming.
Read MoreWhen you hear about the suffering of persecuted Christians in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, it's overwhelming.
Read MoreIn 30+ years of working with the persecuted church, I have never sensed more need for an overwhelming compassionate response than I do right now during this worldwide pandemic.
Read MoreThere is an unspoken tragedy that comes from war. We all know the external consequences—torture, precious lives extinguished, political instability, family displacement, economic deprivation—adversities often beyond our ability to comprehend. But talk face-to-face with those who’ve survived, look into their eyes, and a wordless secret oozes from within, something most fear will forever haunt them.
Read MoreDuring my final days in South Korea, along the North Korean border, the Lord pushed me out of my comfort zone and into a role I never imagined—smuggler!
Read MoreYou would think a hospital room to be an unlikely place to have a strategic meeting about how to covertly disciple underground believers in North Korea. And yet here I am. Let me explain...
Read MoreIn a busy cafe in downtown Seoul (South Korea), morning commuters buzz around me as they hurriedly grab their morning coffee and head off to unknown locations. There is a lot of noise, as polite greetings and rushed orders mix into the background.
Read MoreWelcome to Myanmar, where small villages cluster in remote clearings deep within the jungle. Here, wild and untamable foliage presses in on every side, creating quite a beautiful backdrop—a stark contrast to the immense poverty that plagues her people. Having only ever known the jungle for many generations, Myanmar’s people live a rugged way of life that relies heavily on Earth's natural resources, which have nurtured a reverence for the nature that surrounds them.
Read MoreCries of surprise and fear erupted as a mortar struck the jungle floor, close enough make the ground shake. Jamie said a silent prayer, pleading with God for their safety. She managed to choke back her fear. Today is not the day I will die.
Read More“What was I doing wrong?” As a Pakistani Imam (leader of the local Muslim mosque), Ahmed’s authority rested on his ability to display spiritual power. So why couldn’t he cast out the demon tormenting the daughter of the desperate couple that had sought his help?
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