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“Sell your possessions and give to the poor”

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Pastor Foley

If you google “Did Jesus command Christians to sell their possessions and give to the poor?”, you will find many pastors preaching about how Jesus only gave this specific command to the rich, young ruler and not to Christians in … Continue reading →

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Do Whatever He Tells You: An Excerpt from Living in the Underground Church

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Pastor Foley

The command of God is only secondarily an address to us. It is first and foremost a statement of how God has acted and how he will act. What we are being told in the command is the only sensible … Continue reading →

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The “V” Word That Was Once Central To The Christian Life But Which Has Been Expunged (Hint: It’s Not “Victory”)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Pastor Foley

What distinguishes persecuted Christians from Christians in the rest of the world? Why do reports of persecution of Christians in so-called “free” countries feel so much less compelling than reports emanating from countries like North Korea and Iraq? Why do … Continue reading →

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