Lent

Giving Up Comfort

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

Lent

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

Bekah's Heart, Crossroads

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

Crossroads, First Trinity

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