Monthly Archives: August 2014

Do Forgiveness And Feelings Go Together?

Pastor Tim Dillmuth says that forgiving based on our feelings is a faulty way to practice Scriptural forgiveness.  He says that sometimes our feelings cooperate with forgiveness, but more often they do not.  This may happen in cases where you … Continue reading

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One Of The Best Books On Suffering And Persecution As Essential Parts Of The Christian Life

You might expect North Korean defectors more than others to understand the “high cost” of following Jesus, but surprisingly many of them are as naïve as we are. Many NK defectors in our Underground University program became Christians after escaping … Continue reading

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North Korean Defectors’ Angry Response To The North Korean Government’s Angry Response To The US State Department’s Angry Report (And Why None Of This Is Helpful)

In Underground University class this past weekend Dr. Foley and I showed our students the video released by the North Korean government this week refuting the U.S. State Department’s allegations this week of egregious violations of religious freedom in North Korea. … Continue reading

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