What does it mean to be 'fishers of men'? The phrase “fishers of men” was spoken by Jesus when He was calling two of His disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew, to follow Him. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, … [Read more...]
Two pastors in Sudan face death
Two Christian pastors from South Sudan who traveled north to Sudan and were arrested on charges of spying could face the death penalty when their trial begins next week, according to their attorneys. Yat Michael Ruot and Peter Yein Reith, both Presbyterian pastors from the breakaway Christian nation of … [Read more...]
Being the God Thou art
That Thou shouldst think so much on me, Being the God Thou art, Is darkness to my intellect, But sunshine to my heart. - unknown author … [Read more...]
People of the Cross
SOURCE: VOM Persecution Blog - Author Tami Yeager One of my favorite memories is of a trip to North Africa some time ago. It was on this particular trip that I had the opportunity to stay in a remote village and visit with the people who live there. I remember walking the dusty village streets and being captivated … [Read more...]
Rifqa Bary – Hiding in the Light
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com I was so excited to hear today that Rifqa Bary has resurfaced - I really needed to hear something good today. I've prayed for her often and have scoured the internet over the last several years for updates on her, with little success. The last I had heard, Rifqa was being … [Read more...]
Open Doors Petition
SOURCE: Mission Network News Open Doors asks for action on speeches re: persecution SIGN THE PETITION HERE It’s no secret that the Obama Administration puts religious persecution on a low rung in terms of priorities. However, the silence greeting a wholesale, targeted slaughter of a group of people because of … [Read more...]
Lifehouse – Everything
I don't care how many times I watch this, it makes my cry EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Lifehouse - Everything "Everything" is track #12 on the album No Name Face. It was written by Jason Wade. Find me here, speak to me I want to feel You, I need to hear You You are the light that's leading me To the place where I … [Read more...]
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle
God won't give you more than you can handle. I think we all have been told this at some point or another during difficult times. Our typical response - "I just wish He didn't think I was so strong!" or "I wish He didn't have so much faith in me." Well, guess what? He doesn't and you shouldn't think it … [Read more...]
Who’s Approval Matters More?
Who's approval matters more to you? While looking for content to go with this graphic, I stumbled upon the article Whose Approval Do You Crave? by Joseph Scheumann, on desiringGod. org. Reading it gave me goosebumps and I had to stop to say - “Thank you, Lord, I get it.” At the time of this writing, our website has … [Read more...]
Only One Life, ‘Twill Soon Be Past
“Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to … [Read more...]
