Persecution News FeedsI’d like to dedicate this piece to the bereaved families of the victims in the dis-heartening, recurrent violent crises around Jos, Plateau State. I pray that God will help us do what we should as a people and as a Government to keep these evils far from us, and to restore a lasting song of [...]
A strange idea coming from our background of mythological reasoning has infused into our worship and appreciation of God. As a result, our worship deeply reflects this thinking that God is too superior to be accountable. It also affects our interpretation of certain aspects of the bible and our faith life. Up to a point were people believe that whatever happens in life (particularly bad stuff) cannot be questioned because it is by God’s hand. The assumptions made in some of this contexts, barely fall short of indicting God with being unfaithful and irresponsible, only to excuse Him by concluding, “who are we to question the Almighty God”.
I have friends who love me, In this wise, I accord most of them merit. In thick and thin, some ‘ve been there really Yet it’s only within a human limit. When I’m needy they often offer help – At least they show sympathy when unable. They also have their own problems and handicap; Like [...]
Does our society actually see our church programs today as more than a social or religious gathering, a place where God actually is present in holiness and power?
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The story poses a question for me about God’s mercy. His grace and His judgment come into a dramatic conflict.
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Self is frail; alone, the way is grim who best can support me? Journeying thru this world a pilgrim No help like Jesus can ever be! When I bow my knees in prayer He bows from heaven to hear my plea; in every desperation hour The rock of ages shelters me.
How do we respond to persecution?
Why and how do we identify withe the persecuted?
This article is a continuation of Christian Persecution: Biblical Perspectives for the 21st century mind [Part 1]
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For most modern day Christians, persecution is merely a historical or antiquated theological ideology, an awkward subject that hopefully the church has overgrown. We barely have any sense of identification with people suffering for their faith in Christ and for their passion to share the gospel. I hope I can show you just how tragic this is.
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