Tag Archives: SONG: HUG THEM

Sexual Abuse

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Kathleen

A special memory from my days doing jail ministry: One evening after Bible study at the jail, an inmate asked if she could talk with me privately. Judy told me her 15-year-old son had experienced repeated sexual abuse by the … Continue reading →

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Muslim with a Gun

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Kathleen

I attended a seminar on the beliefs and practices of Islam by Rev. Mateen Elass, Ph.D.  It was held in a local church and widely advertised. Upon arriving at the church, I was surprised to see a security guard at … Continue reading →

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Praying for the Persecuted Church

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Kathleen

Four years ago some of us started a weekly prayer meeting to pray specifically for the persecuted Church and the world. In addition to our time of evening prayer, some of us make it a day for fasting–as we are … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Kathleen

As an online missionary for Global Media Outreach, I received an email a few weeks ago, from one of my contacts in Nigeria.  He expressed grave concern: “The Hausa Fulani Muslims come into our village slaughtering Christians almost every day.  … Continue reading →

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My Grandmother’s Childhood

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Kathleen

As a 9th grader, our son’s English assignment was to interview an older relative and then write his/her story.  He chose to interview his grandmother, my mom.  The following is his narrative. My grandmother was the youngest of four children. … Continue reading →

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Superhuman Forgiveness: The Cross

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Kathleen

This story comes from a Chinese house church pastor who was arrested and held for three weeks.  He says his experience was going with Christ to the Garden and to the Cross.  Today he explains The Cross: This is what … Continue reading →

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Putting God to the Test

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Kathleen

“I will put God to the test.” But the mere thought broke Efe. She couldn’t hold back her tears when faced with the image of her children leaving her forever. “Now is not the time for tears, she thought. Be strong. … Continue reading →

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Escape from North Korea

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Kathleen

Her feet barely touched the dirt road as she fled for her life.  But  Po  suddenly stopped in her tracks.  Her eyes widened, staring at the rushing, icy river separating her life of slavery in North Korea and the Chinese … Continue reading →

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