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Embracing the missional nature of Christmas
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (1064+ words) Int'l (MNN) " As Christians celebrate Christmas Day, the Alliance for the Unreached sees Jesus's quiet arrival as a missional shout to the world. A Pattern in Scripture David Bogosian with the Alliance for the Unreached says this truth is especially…...
When “Joy to the World” feels impossible
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (411+ words) International (MNN) " The birth of Christ promises peace and joy beyond our circumstances " just as it did for the people living at the time of His birth 2,000 years ago. For people facing heavy life circumstances, the Christmas refrain "Joy to…...
When simple acts of faith bring prison time
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (237+ words) Iran (MNN) " The peace of Christ that Christians celebrate today takes on even deeper meaning in places marked by war or hostility.Take Iran, where five Christians were recently sentenced to a combined total of more than 50 years in prison....
Political uncertainty and Gospel opportunity in Bangladesh
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (291+ words) Indeed, Christians on the ground say a change in the spiritual atmosphere is already taking place." Patrick Anthony with FMI says pastoral partners recently took a ministry-focused trip to Dhaka. They saw more hostility toward religious minorities, particularly Christians, than…...
When faith sparks persecution, “God help us be faithful”
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) India (MNN) " According to the United Christian Forum, nearly 600 attacks took place against Christians in India between January and September this year. That averages more than two incidents a day.Attacks come at a personal level, too. Duane Friesen with…...
Three superpowers to tell your hope story this Christmas
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (372+ words) USA (MNN) " Need encouragement for your hope story this Christmas? Here are a few practical tips! An intentional testimony can make a huge difference in a listener's worldview. But for it to be strong, it needs to be free from…...
A child’s best Christmas gift? One they truly wanted
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (437+ words) International (MNN) "Every child has a unique experience in life that the Gospel finds its gentle way into. And when believers take a personal approach to their communities, more kids learn about the Savior early in life. Eric Mock from…...
Ministry promotes forgiveness as Iranian women protest oppression
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (396+ words) Iran (MNN) " Ever since the 2022 death of a woman in custody for "improper attire," Iranian women have stopped wearing hijabs in protest. Nazanin Baghestani with Heart4Iran says the symbolic act of resistance is gaining traction. "Practically now, on the streets, mostly…...
Christian schools are change agents in Uganda
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (368+ words) Uganda (MNN) " Light Academy lives up to its name, shining the light of Christ in a spiritually dark region of Uganda. The school, a ministry of Set Free Global, is a vital change agent. More about that here. "There was…...
From stage, to street, to sanctuary, Beirut church spreads the hope of Christ
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (503+ words) Lebanon (MNN) " Some people choose a word or personal theme for the year. It represents their hopes, their goals, or perhaps their sense of calling for the future.For Resurrection Church in Beirut, Lebanon, their vision in 2025 was to declare…...