To many Christians in the Middle East today, a “momentary, light affliction” means enduring only torture instead of martyrdom. The depth of oppression Jesus followers suffer is unimaginable to most Western Christians. Yet, it is an everyday reality for those who choose faith over survival in countries hostile to the Gospel of Christ. each survivor […]
Pain shot through Sanko’s bare feet as he vaulted over low-lying cacti and dodged sharp rocks, kicking scorching sand behind him as he ran. He glanced over his shoulder and called, “Ruben! Ruben! Where are you?” Sanko’s life was a journey of rebellion, pain, and sin- and running from God. Would God’s love reach him […]
Long ago there lived a family near a big forest where wild animals roamed and little children could easily get lost. One day, Pa and Ma Whitcher left for the Summit, and little Sarah wandered into the great forest and became lost. Many people searched all