CONTEXT: Paul is confined in a Roman prison while writing this letter to the church at Philippi. He begins chapter 4 with greetings to his fellow co-laborers in the work of the ministry. then he sets forth the prelude to our main text: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I … More Saturday’s Military Devotional
What does it mean to Die to self and surrender to Christ? Why is this one of the hardest things to do as a believer? So many Christians are walking around surrendered to themselves. Paul Washer a preacher and the General Director for HeartCry Missionary Society sets out to explain in this short sermon. … More Die to Self
Fur and Feathers Flew over Jansenism How wrong we were! I only had my eyes opened yesterday.” With those words opens one of Christianity‘s best-known religious satires–the Provincial Letters. The first of the letters appeared on this day in Paris on this day, January 23, 1656. But who wrote it? No one was saying. And with good reason. There … More Today in Church History
No Rest for a Weary Clara Swain Travel today can be fatiguing. When Clara Swain left the United States in 1869, to become the world’s first qualified woman medical missionary, it was far more arduous than now. She wrote: “The latter part of our voyage was very rough and I was too sick to write, … More Today in Church History
“A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER A substantial part of Terrence Malick’s latest movie “A Hidden Life” takes place in a German prison where the film’s protagonist, a real historical figure now considered a Catholic saint, Franz Jägerstätter, is being held in prison for refusing … More “A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words
Stanley Tam Gave God the Business When Stanley Tam became a Christian, he meant it. A young man, struggling to make a go of business in the depression, he allowed God to guide his actions. Slowly, he reaped success. Although it was difficult for him, he began to witness about Jesus to his contacts. … More Today in Church (U.S.) History
David Brainerd’s Dark Night of the Soul David Brainerd, was a legendary pioneer missionary to the American Indians. He died in 1747 when he was only 29 years old, but his journal has inspired Christians in every generation since. One day in December, 1742, he made an entry that gave later generations a peek … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
It is pretty rare these days when we hear of Pro-Athletes doing something positive never mind hearing of one openly expressing their Christian beliefs. January 13, 2020 By Tony Perkins It may be the off-season for baseball, but St. Louis Cardinals’ player Adam Wainwright is pitching something else: a Bible-reading plan for fans. The 38-year-old … More Sermon on the Mound
Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World Islamic State circulates video of militants beheading, shooting eleven Christian captives in Nigeria Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) posted unverified video footage on December 26 of its militants beheading ten Christian men and shooting an eleventh dead in north-east Nigeria. Read full article Christians and … More News updates on the persecuted Church
Missionaries Died in Ecuador Jungle The five men on “Palm Beach,” a strip of sand on the Curaray River, Ecuador, knew that there was danger. But they took the risk for a chance to make friendly contact with the Huaorani (Auca) Indians. Missionaries Ed McCulley, Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, and Roger Youderian, had … More Today in Church History
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