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God’s Word Is Precious to the Persecuted

article January 29, 2021

In this excerpt from my novel Safely Home, business executive Ben Fielding, who is staying with his friend and former college roommate Li Quan in China, makes a surprising discovery. May this story remind us how precious God’s Word is to believers in places where it is costly and difficult to have a Bible.

An Eternal Perspective on Persecution and Loss, and an Update on Gladys and Esther Staines

article November 6, 2019

Those who are familiar with my books know that I wrote my novel Safely Home to open readers’ eyes to the persecution that Christians in many places face. I still hear people mention the dedication of Safely Home to the Staines family. Their commitment to Christ and their eternal perspective concerning their loved ones was a great example, and it was a privilege to dedicate my book to this wonderful family.

The U.S. Sends Millions to Countries That Persecute Their Own Citizens—for Being Christian

article January 30, 2019

My friend Kerby Anderson, host of the Point of View radio talk show, is a veteran spokesman for causes honoring to Christ. I was very touched by what he wrote below and asked if we could share it. Let’s take it to heart and take appropriate action too. 

A Chinese Pastor’s Declaration of Faithful Disobedience

article December 31, 2018

The following letter was written by Pastor Wang Yi, who along with his wife and over 100 members of his church was arrested by Chinese authorities earlier this month. This is not just good for information on persecution in China—it also models a radical commitment to Christ that we, certainly I, can learn from.

Increased Persecution in China, and What China’s Digital Dictatorship Could Mean for Christians

article September 28, 2018

Recently a number of reports coming out of China indicate that persecution of Christians is increasing.

No Persecution, Including Shootings, Will Silence the Church

article November 8, 2017

Just as our fellow believers can’t be persuaded to abandon their faith because of persecution, such violence in our own churches won’t stop us from gathering and proclaiming and celebrating the Good News of Jesus. 

He Suffers With Us

article November 1, 2017

Safely Home, the painting by Ron DiCianni, has special meaning to me. I wrote a novel, also called Safely Home, set in China and telling the story of Li Quan, a modern day martyr. It was inspired by this beautiful work of art. To this day Ron’s painting hangs on my office wall.

Five Examples of How Persecution in Iran Has Backfired, and Grown the Church

article December 14, 2016

With all of the bad news we hear out of the Middle East, it’s easy to overlook how God is at work in this region in incredible ways, drawing people to Himself and growing His church. I think you’ll be encouraged by what David has to share. 

Looking Ahead to the Likelihood of Increased Persecution in America

article July 25, 2016

God will use persecution, as He always has, to thereby strengthen His church and extend the Gospel message, not destroy it. Persecution in America will probably never be as extreme as it has been in countless places throughout church history and as it is around the world today.

Phenomenal Growth, Great Persecution: The Church in Iran

article June 1, 2016

Iran has the fastest growing church in the world. However, the moment an Iranian says “yes” to Jesus, persecution begins.