Last week, I mentioned a book I was reading called Killing Christians by Tom Doyle. I cannot even begin to describe some of the painful, UNcomforable things the believers shared about their lives. I have been challenged to pray for these brothers and sisters who have no option but sacrifice when they decide to follow… Continue reading Giving Up Comfort
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Giving Up Going Through the Motions
I am currently reading the book, "Killing Christians: Living the Faith Where It's Not Safe To Believe" by Tom Doyle. I've had it on my "to-read" list for a while, but recently have had a few extra reasons to actually get it out and get started. This book is good, but hard. It tells the… Continue reading Giving Up Going Through the Motions
Persecution of A Different Kind
Our prison simulation for the high school students ended over 65 hours ago... yet my mind and heart continue to process that experience. I wasn't even one of the prisoners, but it had a great impact on me. The struggle I'm having is in asking myself the question: "HOW is this going to impact me?" … Continue reading Persecution of A Different Kind
Locked Up – Follow Up
Wow! That's the word that first comes to mind when I think about the LOCKED UP simulation for high school students at First Trinity yesterday. For 12 hours, eight students from First Trinity and Grace-Niagara Falls gave up their identities and their rights to get a little taste of what it's like to live in… Continue reading Locked Up – Follow Up