“Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD..." - Acts 17:22, 23 One of my favorite sermons of the apostle Paul's was the one he …
No Fear
I’m lying here in prison, sentenced to three years for holding a Bible Study. My family and friends warned me to be careful because of an ongoing crackdown on believers. I and five other believers were taken into custody because our Bible Study didn't have the government's approval. When I was on trial, I was …
Riya’s Rescue Plan
It was a lazy Saturday for Riya. When she finally got up to take a shower it was midday. She was in such a good and relaxed mood that she didn't get upset when the soap slipped out of her hand and fell on the ground. After a hearty breakfast, she sat down in front …
Madira’s Healing
This story is similar to the woman with the issue of blood. She had suffered for twelve years and the doctors couldn't help her although she had spent her money on them. Finally, she had sought out the only One who could. In faith, she touched the hem of His garment and was healed. Madira …
The Fires of Faith
Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 10:21, 22). They meet …
Pray for the Persecuted
Answer: In the same way pizza is very common in the United States, persecution is very common in other parts of the world. Imagine that you live in a country where being a Christian is dangerous. Imagine your neighbors, friends or family members turning against you because you have accepted Jesus as your Lord. This happened to a college …
Forsaken and Abandoned
A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation - Psalm 68:5 It's heartbreaking to see how widows are treated in South Asia. They don't receive the care, love or support that widows in North America do. Instead they are blamed for their husbands' deaths and abandoned by their families. A …
Words of Life
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path - Psalm 119:105 Right now I can walk into any bookstore and buy a Bible. There are so many to choose from. There are Bibles for men, women, teens, children and couples. They are in different languages. And there are different …
Living in Slums
I told them that even if their situation seems like a mountain, God is mightier than the problem - Nitya Can you imagine being so poor that you live in a shack made of cardboard and plastic? What if you had to struggle daily just to survive? Imagine sharing a shanty with ten other families …
A Place of Worship
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name - Psalm 100:4 The church I used to attend was modest and welcoming. I always experienced joy when I entered through those doors and was greeted with warm and friendly smiles as I was handed the …
Notes to Women 