
Iraqi Christian slain while livestreaming in France
An Iraqi Christian was stabbed to death on Friday (Sept. 10) while livestreaming on TikTok about his faith outside his apartment in Lyon, France.
An Iraqi Christian was stabbed to death on Friday (Sept. 10) while livestreaming on TikTok about his faith outside his apartment in Lyon, France.
The proverb, “Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never harm you” has been proven wrong too many times as words have traumatized people, whether or not the speaker/writer intended to. The internet has lifted restraint on our communications and words are being easily weaponized. Here are seven disciplines to help followers of Jesus to use their words with Kingdom-minded intention.
Conservatives and liberals in the United States (and increasingly elsewhere in the world) are accusing each other of creating an environment that contributes to political violence. We need to be very careful about making cause-effect connections. However, if we legitimize violence as a way to solve problems, we should not be surprised if others turn to violence also. If we sow the wind, we should not be surprised about reaping the whirlwind.
Evangelism can become little more than a sales formula, with such evangelists nicknamed "The Jesus Guys" in Asia. This style can inoculate people against Jesus. Mr Huang testifies that a more effective method is to build long-term relationships while sharing biblical values, principles, and truths in a natural setting.
As challenges increase in the world, knowing that facing struggle does not mean that life is out of control or terrible can provide great hope. It is hopeful to remember that a cold dark night on the side of Everest isn't a destination, it is a means to an end. Similarly, the stuff that life throws at us is a pathway to growth in Christ.
A Russian court last week jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.
World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10 and Dean Sikes, founder of “You Matter” ministries, an evangelist and sex abuse survivor, is concerned about the mental health of young people. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Sikes explains why he has written his latest book “You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life” (Fedd Books), to help people find a path to healing through God’s love, referencing Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Alm