Through their blows, the persecutors and the persecuted came to know one another. This is an important gain for both of us, as we continue to walk through persecution. This is what it means when we Chinese say: “Out of blows, knowledge grows!”
There will always be conflicts for people who grow up in a traditional Chinese education, because a Chinese education is an atheistic education. But I never doubted the existence of God. The existence of God was as natural to me as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. It was as natural to me as getting up in the morning.
I am a subversive patriot because, despite the progress we have made as a nation, America is not my best hope for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." My ultimate allegiance is to a King who gave up his own life, liberty, and happiness to redeem us from the tyranny of sin.
God built all things on this foundation of the uncertain and the dangerous – and he is a good and loving God who is in charge of the unknown and the dark... For you and me, living today in Shanghai, God knows all about unemployment, struggles at work, and financial constraints.
Read MoreBecause Christ has overcome the world, we can call out in prayer and praise just as the psalmist did: may all the nations and all the peoples come to praise God. We can believe that, although external circumstances may become worse, God will accomplish his will…all the ends of the earth will indeed fear him.
Read MoreChrist has already borne ugliness, misery, and the burden of sin in this life. He is the sin-bearing Lamb; he tasted death; he bore our burdens; he rose victoriously. Because of this, when we come to face the hardships of our circumstances and the evil of our own hearts, we are to cry out to him.
Read MoreWhen I was interrogated, when I was stripped naked and humiliated, I was speechless, silently shrouded in fear. Then I deeply felt the humiliation and death Jesus suffered for my sins. While my heart was struck by his love, my flesh was weakened by fear. His word appeared in my heart: 'I will be with you; I will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies.' Slowly, I regained my peace.
Read MoreWe often get caught up debating right and wrong…We justify our apathy toward the weak with a “sword of justice” formed by Bible verses, rules, personal experiences, and the testimonies of the saints. Although we think we walk in justice, we have no love.
Read MoreDo you recognize the nature of the divine actor who stands behind all these wonders? Do you accept his sovereignty? Some people see that everything is in God’s control, and enjoy this truth. Others, however, see only the natural occurrences, or perpetually resist the hand of divine providence.
Read MoreGod does not remove the hurt. Instead, he allows it to awaken in my heart a longing for him. This has been especially true in these years of Covid lockdowns. In this time, the word of the Lord has become my only hope in despair and frustration.
Read MoreI am no longer a woman who waits in desperation, but a person of confidence. My strength is that Christ has redeemed me, bringing healing to my flesh and refreshment to my bones.
Read MoreWe believe we cannot and should not ignore wealth, but should try to earn more so we can use it for God. Is this wrong? Our problem is not with the wealth itself, but in our spiritual priorities.
Read MoreIn order to bear the fruit of a free, joyful, and abundant life, the heart must be connected to the source of the living water of God’s word. I thank you, Lord, for your unfailing love. My dry life has been rejuvenated by your word.
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