Suffering is not a word we typically associate with modern Christian life (especially in the USA). The reality is, suffering not only occurs through sickness, disease, and death because of the curse of sin, but more importantly, our suffering through persecution, because of our faith in Jesus Christ, is something we’re all called to.

Marie Davis always had a smile on her face and a little chuckle in her heart. She left quite the impression on this pastor and my wife, Linda. 

How the Closing of a Christian Bookstore Chain Can Challenge the Church… There was hardly a gasp in Christendom when Family Christian Stores decided to close all 240 sets of doors. After battling with solvency for years, the 85-year-old chain filed for bankruptcy in 2015.