The majority of countries where Christian persecution is most severe are the same countries that have extremely high rates of poverty. In fact, recent data by the Weekly Number demonstrates that gender inequality directly correlates to religious freedom—where gender inequality is higher, so is religious persecution. Afghanistan is the highest for both, the fifth worst place to be a Christian.
FRONT: The Word became flesh, and took up residence among us. INSIDE: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth... No-one has ever seen God. The One and Only Son - the One who is at the Father's side - He has revealed Him. John chapter 1, verses 1, 14, 18 Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
A few different ways to stay on task while listening and agreeing with the person praying aloud on your behalf.
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A lukewarm attitude isn’t usually embraced within a church, but without us even noticing the attitude can grow over time. Like a weed, if it is not pulled out it has the ability to choke the good roots and destroy what was planted in the beginning.
Church planting isn't just for the young—it's the natural result of discipleship.
Can we assume that the churches of the New Testament were real Christian churches, lacking nothing essential? If so, what could we ‘lop off’ our current practice of church life and still have a genuine Christian assembly (or ‘church’)?
Few things can be more confusing or frustrating for Christians than unanswered prayer—especially when we’re sure there are good, obvious reasons for God to grant our requests.
The third in this series on reading the Bible well. This time John looks at how knowing that God's word is his changes how we approach it.
Sandy Grant's reads of the week include a program to help you share the gospel at work, things that encourages church visitors, the idol of sports for parents, plus a reflection on a proposed anti-bullying program.