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Peace Along the Trail
This evocative image – a hiker who carries good news of peace on a rugged mountain trail – who is this? A prophet? The prophets are not known primarily for bringing peace. They are best known for their words of judgment. Every prophet had a warning.
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Peace Along the Trail
This evocative image – a hiker who carries good news of peace on a rugged mountain trail – who is this? A prophet? The prophets are not known primarily for bringing peace. They are best known for their words of judgment. Every prophet had a warning.
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The City of God
Here's a biblical version: Life is a journey. From the call of Abraham ("Go . . . to the land that I will show you") to the exodus, to the exile, and even to Jesus' great missionary mandate ("Go and make disciples of all nations"), God's people are always on the move. Sometimes they travel as fugitives or prisoners, sometimes as ambassadors of God's good news.
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Hard Times
In Swahili, the usual greeting is, "How's your news?" Normally the reply is, "I have no news; all is well." But all is far from well in Africa. Life is hard, hunger common, jobs scarce, hopes dim.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
