Category Archives: persecution

Asia’s persecutors: NK, China…and Russia???

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Pastor Foley

On April 2019, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) added Russia to its list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC), a list of countries “whose government engages in or tolerates particularly severe religious freedom violations.” This rise in … Continue reading →

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Are you sure you want a prophet’s reward?

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Pastor Foley

In Matthew 10:41 Jesus says, “He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet receives a prophet’s reward.” A prophet’s reward. Our eyes and mind go right past that phrase without thinking too much about it. We hear … Continue reading →

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“How Would I Respond to Persecution?” is not a hypothetical question

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Pastor Foley

After hearing the story of Richard Wurmbrand or other Christians who have been tortured for Christ, we sometimes ask ourselves, “What would I do if I was in that situation? Would I be faithful?” But that is the wrong question … Continue reading →

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