Joy in Persecution (by Cathe Laurie)
Cathe Laurie shares about persecution in the Bible and how to have joy in persecution. Get her weekly devotional now.
Cathe Laurie shares about persecution in the Bible and how to have joy in persecution. Get her weekly devotional now.
Following Christ will come with some persecution. I share this because I do not want anyone to turn away from walking with the Lord..
How much do you trust God? If a faith meter existed, how high on the scale would you rate? Do you rely on Him for only small things? Or can you put your trust i
I’m not afraid of dying. I fear pain, but not death. Indeed, the older I grow, the more I understand the apostle Paul’s statement that he’s torn between dying and being at home with the Lord, and staying here for the sake of those left behind. Go, gather all the Jews to be found in…
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Psalm 56:3-4: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"You sit at your desk, the weight of the threats pressing on your shoulders like a heavy burden. Someone...
I don’t have a favorite book of the Bible or a favorite verse. I do, however, have a favorite chapter and, while I am generally drawn to the gospel of Luke, my favorite chapter in all the Bible is John 9. John 9 is where we find the events surrounding the healing of the man…
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth” (Isa…
“And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners”” (Mark 2:16)? Jesus was…
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I’m sure most of us are familiar with Paul’s exhortation to the Thessalonian church to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thes. 5:16-18). But when you’re in the midst of a challenging or grievous trial, thankfulness can be difficult. It is during these times that I often use hymns to help guide my prayers, as my own words often feel inadequate. There is no better way to move forward from Reformation month than looking at a hymn of thankfulness from th
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By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo We are so used to certain phrases in the Bible that we may have lost the original sense of the meaning. For example: The fly in the ointment is from Ecclesiastes 10:…
Among the many believers in Jesus’ time, Peter stands out as a strong follower. His strong commitment and loyalty are well remembered. However, even the most dedicated can make mistakes. Peter's denial of Jesus teaches us that.In this article, we will take a look at each of Peter’s instances of...
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In a world filled with uncertainty and opposition to our Christian beliefs, to have faith and stand firm can be challenging.Persecution in Christ takes various forms, such as physical violence and social exclusion. Throughout the Bible, we find examples of different types of persecution, including imprisonment, torture, and even loss...