News from the Persecuted Church

Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World Jihadists kill 58 people within 48 hours in attacks targeting Christians in Burkina Faso China shuts down 48 state-registered churches in one county in two weeks Turkey’s president pledges to protect minority religions after attack on Istanbul church Tehran court again postpones appeal hearings of Iranian pastor and … More News from the Persecuted Church

In The News

From Riots to Repentance They were the biggest gatherings, by far, but in Washington, D.C., where one reporter said it “felt as if the entire city had emptied into downtown,” the atmosphere felt different. Calmer. Despite the steady stream of crowds outside the White House, there were some signs of summer nights from simpler times. … More In The News

“If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

American Minute with Bill Federer “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police” -Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, quoting Fulbright scholar On February 8, 2011, Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, the Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, observed: “Sometime ago I had a conversation with a Marxist economist from China. He … More “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER

Isaiah 1:18-20 AMP and RVR 1960 The book of Isaiah recounts Israel’s ongoing rebellion against God. Despite this God continues to offer them forgiveness and redemption.  Isaiah recounts an ongoing call to repentance, to turn from their evil ways and do what is right before God. Chapter One begins v.1-9 describing that rebellion. Then in … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER

COVID-19, Depression, and Suicide

COVID-19, Depression, and Suicide Lessons from the Coronavirus Part 8 JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warned of its impact on people with mental illnesses. For those with mood disorders, the pandemic packed a “one-two” punch: the depression and anxiety caused by the fear of contracting the coronavirus … More COVID-19, Depression, and Suicide

Watching and Praying

In yesterday’s post, Riots and the Need a Heart Transplant, we looked at the need for Spiritual Rebirth in America. Today I want to look at the heart’s of the Remnant, those God has chosen and already calls His won. Luke 21:34-36 NKJV and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The 21st Chapter of Luke beginning in verse … More Watching and Praying

Our World Split Apart and the Hope of Pentecost

On the heels of my article yesterday Riots and the Need a Heart Transplant BreakPoint offers their take on the matter: Our World Split Apart and the Hope of Pentecost Christians in a Time of Social Breakdown JOHN STONESTREET Think about it. We can go to space. We can instantly communicate with anyone anywhere in the world. We … More Our World Split Apart and the Hope of Pentecost

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXX

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12   “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (v.10) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXX