Category Archives: persecution

Thanks in Every Circumstance

November 23 “Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”                                                … Continue reading

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Hungry and Thirsty

September 12 “Blessed are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matt. 5:6) Just recently, I was reading the story of a minister who was invited to speak to groups of believers in China’s underground Church. … Continue reading

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All Things New…

March 19 The new you… willingly, and joyfully mistreated “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) As I read Scripture, I am often amazed at the responses of those … Continue reading

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All Things New…

March 18 The new you… and persecution’s reward “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Yesterday, we talked about how Jesus encourages us to embrace the possibility of persecution. … Continue reading

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All Things New…

March 17 The new you… persecuted! “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) No one likes to hurt. No one wants to welcome any kind of suffering. Let alone, … Continue reading

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All Things New…

March 16 The new you… persecuted! “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Jesus never sugar-coats the truth. He always tells it like it is. This is part of … Continue reading

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