By Elizabeth Prata Hans Schmidt, Outreach Director at Victory Chapel in Phoenix AZ, was preaching about an upcoming service at his church. The former military combat medic was standing with a megaphone on a busy street corner, a frequent activity in which he engaged, when police received reports a man had been assaulted. Initially unaware that… Continue reading Street preacher shot in head while preaching Good News (donate button inside)
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“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial” – James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12 In the passage of James 1:12, the emphasis lies on the blessedness of those who endure trials on the journey of… Continue reading “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial” – James 1:12
What’s the difference between trials and consequences?
A woman feeling confused. (Photo by Monstera Production from Pexels)Have you ever considered whether you are under trial or facing the consequences of your decisions in life? Some of us think that whenever we face hardships in life, it is all about God testing our faith, yet most of the time, God wants us to… Continue reading What’s the difference between trials and consequences?
Maintaining Hope in Difficulty
How can we maintain hope in difficulty? How do we not lose our expectation of things changing for the better? We do so by keeping our faith in God’s word despite what we see. We rehearse the Word of God again and again. We remain determined to go through. Last week, I was meditating on Lamentations… Continue reading Maintaining Hope in Difficulty
The Privileged Life: Say “Amen” to Blessings and Trials
“And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.” (Nehemiah 8:6) When our daughter, Elizabeth, was a toddler and starting to talk, I would set her in her high chair just before dinner and start putting food on… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Say “Amen” to Blessings and Trials
The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
In contemporary Afghanistan, women and girls grapple with limited rights and freedoms. Bound by strict dress codes and travel constraints, they can’t venture over 75 km without a male relative. This confines them to their homes, constraining their mobility and access to public spaces. It highlights the delicate equilibrium of their rights and liberties. This… Continue reading The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges