persecution

I totally understand getting involved with aspects of your community, but I always think passages like Hebrews 13:3 seems to be about inprisonment out of persecution for the faith. Thoughts?

This morning, my devotional reading landed in Isaiah 8, which promises that God is a sanctuary to those who fear him. The following is the fruit of my study today, and I hope it is of some use to you. Comments and questions are most welcome! The same post is more readably formated here. Safe on...

New at The Ruling Elder Blog: The Ruling Elder: Dispelling the Myth of Beneficial Persecution Summary: I have heard from many people that persecution is good for the Church. From several examples in Acts, I believe the opposite to be true. When persecution ceases, then the church grows...

Yemen has lost the last Jews of that ancient community: Yemen's last Jews set to flee for US, Israel | Jewish News | Jerusalem Post Sad news for the world I think. How many other historic communities are being extirpated by militant Islam?