Category Archives: Suffering

Christians are not saved from suffering. We are saved in the midst of suffering.

The Christian life is a life of great tribulation. You may be wondering, “Why would the whole Christian life be called that? Doesn’t persecution come and go, depending on what country you’re in and who’s running the government and whether … Continue reading

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The Christian faith is always a journey into weakness

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29 In Philippians 1:29, Paul says that we have been given TWO privileges: First, of course, … Continue reading

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Nothing to Pity: God’s Purpose for the Pain of a Sex-Trafficked North Korean Woman

Join us in remembering faithful North Korean missionary, Mrs. Hong. Like many North Korean women, Mrs. Hong was sex-trafficked into China. Unlike many North Korean women, however, the man who bought Mrs. Hong, an atheist, allowed her to attend church. … Continue reading

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