On June 23, 2024, One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives, Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to stand with, and pray for, our brothers and sisters held captive for their faith, and to pray their families. Fifty-seven-year-old Inthy, a pastor from Laos, is no stranger to religious persecution. He has been imprisoned three times for courageously … [Read more...] about Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to pray for Christian captives on June 23, 2024
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Persecuted for their faith
Mexico – For several years, leaders in the villages of Coamila and Rancho Nuevo, which are both located within the state of Hidalgo, have been pressuring members of the Great Commission Baptist Church to participate in religious festivals that go against their beliefs. In December 2022, one of the non-compliant Protestant believers was admitted to hospital after being tied to a … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
The Kingdom Economics of E. Stanley Jones
Would you like Jesus to one day say to you “Well done, good and faithful steward”? Many Christians think the Gospel only relates to our inner spiritual life and has nothing to do with our practical daily experiences in business and economics. Some think the Kingdom of God is unrelated to our present real life, but only refers to the afterlife or the second coming. Without … [Read more...] about The Kingdom Economics of E. Stanley Jones
Accountability & Commitment: An interview with Peter Baran
Do you know that the concept of accountability, as presented in the Old Testament, is radically reversed by Jesus in the New Testament? Instead of obedience to rigid laws of right and wrong, Jesus offers heart transformational opportunities and invites believers to pursue the fruit of the Spirit, thus identifying nine specific measures for spiritual growth and … [Read more...] about Accountability & Commitment: An interview with Peter Baran
Simplify
Last night I made Thai basil ground pork and rice for supper. Only the kitchen counter was still cluttered with dishes from breakfast and lunch, and instead of clearing a spot for my cutting board, measuring cups, and other assorted utensils and ingredients, I worked around and among everything that was already there. For some reason, I thought that was simpler and … [Read more...] about Simplify