Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXVIII

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 LXXVIII

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXVII

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 LXXVII

The Persecuted Church

Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World Islamist gunmen murder 24 including worshippers and pastor in north-east Burkina Faso Islamist extremist gunmen stormed a Sunday morning worship service in a church in Burkina Faso, killing ten Christians and abducting the pastor, on Sunday February 16. Read full article   Pastor, three family members and deacon … More The Persecuted Church

“A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words

  “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

News updates on the persecuted Church

At least seven Christians killed as Boko Haram strikes villages in Far North Cameroon At least seven Christians were killed as gangs of around 300 Boko Haram militants raided five Christian villages in Far North Cameroon, reports a Barnabas contact. Read full article Nigerian Christian bride and friends murdered in jihadi ambush on way to … More News updates on the persecuted Church

Daily Devotion – God’s Love Never Fails

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; 9 hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed; (AMP) que estamos atribulados en todo, mas no angustiados; en apuros, mas no esesperados; 9 perseguidos, mas no … More Daily Devotion – God’s Love Never Fails

News updates on the persecuted Church

Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World World’s largest Islamic organization drops legal category of “infidel” in historic decision Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the Indonesian Muslim political party and world’s largest moderate Muslim movement, has made a significant break with Islamic conservatism in an unprecedented decision to abolish the legal category of “infidel” (kafir) for non-Muslims. Read … More News updates on the persecuted Church