By Melissa Wuske How Christians Respond to Persecution When believers face opposition for their faith, their responses fall into one of three categories, according to a report called Under Caesar’s Sword. The most common response is one of survival—“going underground, flight, and accommodation to or support for repressive regimes.” This kind of behavior happens 43 […]
By Dr. Mark Scott In the field of education, accreditation is an organized means of ensuring academic quality. One question might be: who determines that academic quality? Who has the authority to say whether or not some aspect of education is good? What happens if those with the credentials, the clout, the majority, and the […]
By Rebecca Landry Most people reading this live in a place with easy access to Scripture and Christian fellowship. In addition, many may have been raised in a Christian home or have known Jesus and God’s Word for years. This is a good thing. Spiritual depth and constancy are beautiful. But there is also danger […]
By Christine Graef Under cover of night, a Jewish leader and teacher named Nicodemus approached Jesus, recognizing that Jesus was sent by God but aware of the criticism surrounding him. Jesus told him, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3). Nicodemus asked, […]
By David Faust Have you ever attended the grand opening of a restaurant or a store complete with balloons, cake, and a ribbon cutting? Perhaps you may have wished Heaven would have such a grand opening. Have you prayed but God stayed silent? Have you asked God for clear direction but the fog didn’t lift? […]
