If a husband insists on his way at every turn while disregarding his wife’s counsel, how will they cultivate genuine partnership? If a wife treats every expression of leadership as an attack on her independence, how will they develop the trust required to build a shared life?

In 2009, two young Iranian women were sentenced to death by hanging for one reason: they had become Christians, and they refused to deny it. Marziyeh Amirizadeh and Maryam Rostampour were born into Muslim families in Iran. After converting, they studied theology and returned home with a simple plan. Under cover of night, they put […]

Today, Parsa and Delaram are married and actively serving the Lord—but they are living in exile with an uncertain future. Their asylum case in Turkey has been rejected. They fear detention and possible deportation to Iran, where their Christian conversion and ministry activities could expose them to serious consequences.

Odagbon said his Christian faith gave him the strength to look beyond his physical condition. “Without God, I cannot explain how I have come this far. Christianity has taught me to see life through the lens of purpose rather than circumstances.”

As you move through the days ahead, there are certain habits and attitudes you must consciously avoid, or cultivate as the case may be, if you desire to live wisely, fulfill God’s purpose for your life, and maintain healthy relationships with others.

Going to church is more than attending a weekly gathering. Church is a sacred space of worship, where praises, learning, fellowship, and spiritual renewal usually take place. Yet, even in such an atmosphere, distractions and habits can quietly reduce the depth of our experience and weaken our sensitivity to spiritual things. One of the most […]

For most secondary school leavers, the dream is to attend a prestigious university for higher learning. Some go in to actually learn more about their chosen careers, while others take to what

“Do not let anyone despise your youth. When people talk down at you or treat you unfairly because of your young age, it is because you allowed them.”

The month of February is purported to be the month of love. Specifically, February the 14th, St. Valentine’s Day is hailed as the day of love and to some people, romance.

My wife and I raised four daughters—without shotguns in the house!—and three of them have already married. We love our sons-in-law, and it’s obvious God handpicked each of them to match our daughters’ temperaments and personality.