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Christian persecution in Nigeria: Responding to reality, not rhetoric
By , Op-ed contributor In recent days, Nigeria's religious freedom crisis has entered the spotlight through contrasting narratives.
What Would You Risk For Jesus?
In America, being a Christian might get you mocked on social media. In northern Iraq, it might get you killed. Yasin is a husband, a father and a shepherd. His hands are rough from tending sheep, but his heart is soft — transformed by the love of Jesus. Once a violent man, raised in a tradition of tribal honor and bloodshed, Yasin cried out to a God he wasn’t even sure existed. Then one night, God answered — in a dream that would change his life, and the life of his entire family.
When God moves differently: rediscovering purpose in unplanned places
"From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
8 Urgent Prayers for Christians in Iran Amid Conflict and Persecution
The conflict between Iran and Israel continues to change moment by moment. Although the headlines may be changing at dizzying speed, what is not changing is that we need to be lifting up our Christian brothers and sisters in prayer. This is true for believers in both Israel and Iran.
8 Urgent Prayers for Christians in Iran Amid Conflict and Persecution
Slideshows Updated Jun 26, 2025 The conflict between Iran and Israel continues to change moment by moment. Although the headlines may be changing at dizzying speed, what is not changing is that we need to be lifting up our Christian brothers and sisters in prayer. This is true for believers in both Israel and Iran.
8 Urgent Prayers for Christians in Iran Amid Conflict and Persecution
The conflict between Iran and Israel continues to change moment by moment. Although the headlines may be changing at dizzying speed, what is not changing is that we need to be lifting up our Christian brothers and sisters in prayer. This is true for believers in both Israel and Iran.
8 Urgent Prayers for Christians in Iran Amid Conflict and Persecution
The conflict between Iran and Israel continues to change moment by moment. Although the headlines may be changing at dizzying speed, what is not changing is that we need to be lifting up our Christian brothers and sisters in prayer. This is true for believers in both Israel and Iran.
What North Korean Christians can teach us about faith
By , Op-ed contributor For most of the last 30 years, North Korea has topped Open Doors’ annual World Watch List — the ranking of the 50 most dangerous countries for Christians. In this totalitarian regime, following Jesus is not just countercultural; it’s criminal. Every act of Christian worship — owning a Bible, praying, sharing the Gospel — is considered a threat to the regime. Believers are labeled a “hostile class” and subjected to torture, imprisonment or execution.
Leading through the hardest moments: lessons from the cross
As Christians in the lent season, we have many opportunities to reflect more deeply upon Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. One aspect I often find myself drawn to is the raw emotion of Christ's words upon the cross as he echoes the psalmist—"My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46; Ps. 22:1). While on the cross, Christ suffered not just physical pain, but He also endured spiritual pain as He took upon Himself the curse of sin that separated us from God the Father.
When shortcuts miss God's plan
adobe Summarize with ChatGPT God designed the human brain in amazing ways. It can process tremendous amounts of information. One of the ways it does this is by looking for mental shortcuts. Our brains are always looking for ways to process information more efficiently or reduce the amount of information we're needing to process. For example, when an individual is looking to hire a new employee, one of the first things they will look at will be the resume experience.
The cost of prosperity: lessons from Rehoboam's leadership mistake
adobe Second Chronicles 9 and 10 provide an interesting account of a leadership transition as it discusses Rehoboam becoming king of Israel after his father Solomon passed away. During Solomon's reign there were levels of prosperity that had never been seen before and have never been seen since. The passage states that silver had become so common that it had no value.
The power of strong support: weaving callings together
adobe These were the chiefs of David's mighty men—they together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised (1 Chronicles 11:10). Whether it's leadership in our home, work, or ministry, many of us assume leadership is a mantle we carry alone. That is not the case. As the book of First Chronicles discusses David's ascent to the throne, this passage in chapter 11 points out a very important idea.
Praying for discernment, not just decisions
Test Link ArticlesDevotionsVideoseBooksSubscribeChurch SuppliersBook Reviews Home eBooks Devotions Podcasts Articles Church Suppliers Videos Our Writers Topics Servant LeadershipLeadership Development & DiscipleshipConflict & CriticismVision & CultureBook ReviewsMore Topics My Account Profile adobe I was recently reading with my kids the story in Genesis in which Abraham sends his servant back to the land of his relatives to find a wife for his son Isaac.
Finding courage in conflict: lessons from 2 Kings 18
adobe stock We all respond to conflict in different ways. Ideally, we lean into conflict with the express intent of seeing it resolved. Unfortunately, most of us fall short of the ideal. At one end of the spectrum, some people seem to thrive on conflict. In fact, in the absence of conflict, these individuals often seem intent on creating their own. At the other end of the spectrum, there are those that seek to avoid conflict at any cost.
Murillo: Threat Against Trump’s Life Connected to Bigger, Dark Agenda
In a recent interview with Stephen Strang on the Strang Report, evangelist Mario Murillo discussed the spiritual implications surrounding the recent attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Murillo, known for his prophetic ministry and tent crusades, believes that this incident holds significant meaning for America’s current political and spiritual landscape.
Satan’s Deceptive Containment Strategy
During recent travels with an Open Doors colleague from Central Asia, he described an interesting dynamic in one of the countries he serves that is very opposed to the message of Christ. (For security reasons, I won’t name the colleague or specific country.) There’s a group of believers there known by local authorities. In many of the areas where we work, the local authorities seek to extinguish any presence of Christians or their faith.
Leading with integrity: lessons from King Josiah’s restoration
adobe stock In 2 Kings 22, Josiah becomes king at the amazingly young age of 8 years old. At that point the book of the law had been so discarded by those who came before him that it had been completely lost. Eighteen years into his reign, Josiah had ordered the temple to be restored, and during that process the book of the law was found. As Josiah reads the words that had long been neglected, he is convicted and calls the people to repentance.
Leading beyond expectations: embracing God’s unexpected plans
adobe stock In 1 Chronicles 13, King David puts in motion a plan to bring the Ark of the Covenant to the City of David. The city was the heart of the nation of Israel and with this move the presence of God as manifest in the Ark of the Covenant was to be its lifeblood. The plan made sense. With dancers, music, and much fanfare a procession begins to bring the ark back to the city. As the ark is being transported on a cart, the oxen stumble. A priest reaches out and touches the ark to steady it.
What you can learn about leadership from 2 Kings
The world inundates us with information regarding what constitutes a "real leader." Between contradicting opinions left and right, semantics across a multitude of spectrums and countless worldviews, it might feel confusing to know what true leadership should look like. Instead of listening to the news, political leaders, our own echo chambers or "experts" on the web, might we first turn to the infallible Truth, the Word of God. The Bible is filled with numerous examples of good—and bad—leadership.
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