Resplendent Light Community Church

A Man of strong faith and conviction

Wang Zhiming: Miao Martyr Memorialized in Westminster Abbey He was tortured for his faith but remained steadfast through the Cultural Revolution.

Troubled times in Nicaragua

Amid Catholic Crackdown, Nicaragua Closes 250 Evangelical Ministries Mountain Gateway became the latest Christian ministry to run afoul of the Ortega regime.

Exciting news from Iran!

Meet the Iranian Christians Crafting an Evangelical Alliance Introducing 11 of the dozens of diaspora ministries working to unite one of the world’s fastest-growing gospel movements.

Christ first!

‘Pick Up [Your] Cross and Follow Jesus,’ Says Pittsburgh Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick While Accepting Bart Starr Award Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was presented the Bart Starr Award at this year’s Super Bowl Breakfast, which took place the day before the big game.

Something beyond the game.

My Faith in Jesus ‘Means Everything,’ 49ers Christian McCaffrey Tells Super Bowl LVIII Media San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey credited his faith in Jesus and the Bible for getting him through the ups and downs in life.

Good News!

Iranians Gain 12 New Ways to Read the Bible Marginalized minority groups receive New Testament translations. “If Jesus delays his return, they will say: Christians preserved our culture.”

Great read!

For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong Life is an unpredictable, inexplicable gift. It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go as planned or when we encounter what we believe to be roadblocks keeping us from going where we want to go.

Every Christian should know about this.

The 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus in 2024 Latest report on Christian persecution chronicles the rising danger of Islamic militants and autocratic regimes, from Nigeria to Nicaragua.

Wonderful News!

‘You Are a Living Miracle’ — Street Preacher Shot in the Head Is Awake, Holding Son Street preacher Hans Schmidt was shot on November 15 while preaching not far from his church. Today his wife shared a photo of him awake and holding his 3-month-old baby boy.

Never forgotten!

Waiting for the Light in Hitler’s Prison A reminder of God’s faithfulness amid great darkness from Hanns Lilje, a Christian leader imprisoned in N**i Germany.

Experiencing loss during the holidays.

When Grief like Sea Billows Roll Through Your Holidays I learned how to mourn when my mom lost her mind, and then her life, to dementia.

Interesting read

Joseph Was Jesus’ ‘Real Dad’ I don’t need a biological bond to be the father of the embryos my wife and I adopted.

Solidarity.

Christmas Celebrations Canceled in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Jordan Gutted by Gaza, Holy Land Christians exchange holiday cheer for a hallowed Christmas Eve in solidarity with suffering neighbors.

Finding safety.

BREAKING: Palestinian Christians are beginning to safely leave Gaza – here’s what we know right now - All Arab News Still, those Christians who remain in Gaza urgently need more help and humanitarian relief, so please don’t stop praying

A growing dilemma for Lebanese Christians!

Displaced from Israel Border, Lebanese Christians Wrestle with Whom to Blame As limited clashes with Hezbollah threaten to expand Israel’s war against Hamas, local Presbyterians and Baptists suffer a battle not of their making.

Interesting news.

Report shows connection between rising antisemitism on US college campuses and undisclosed donations Report shows connection between rising antisemitism on US college campuses and undisclosed donations All Israel News Staff | Published: November 10, 2023   Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Print Share: Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Print Pro-Palestinian students take part in a protest amid the ongoing c...

Wonderful news!

First Graduates of Persian Seminary Prepared to Serve a Traumatized Iran London-based theological institute celebrates the academic success of 15 Muslim-background students, many of whom have suffered family rejection and political repression.

Some stories are worth repeating!

Died: Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Astronaut Who Broadcast Genesis from Space Commander of first lunar flight was moved by the sight of “the good earth.”

Wow...worth reading!

When 6 Churches Became 180: Philippines Shows Need for Resilient Congregations The pandemic forced these 'polymorphic' churches to shift into house churches.

Great archaeological discovery!

An Archaeological Dig Reignites the Debate Over the Old Testament's Historical Accuracy Beneath a desert in Israel, a scholar and his team are unearthing astonishing new evidence of an advanced society in the time of the biblical Solomon

Good News!

Give Me Yesus: Indonesia Replaces Arabic Name for Christ Beginning next year, the largest Muslim country in the world will use the Bahasa name for Christian holidays.

Worth reading!

The History of Chinese Bible Translation Is Full of Cooperation Western missionaries collaborated with Chinese Christian scholars to translate the Word of God, leading to the achievement of the Union Version.

A first in Thailand!

Chiang Mai’s First Pregnancy Center Offers Thais a Pro-Life Alternative Last year, Thailand legalized abortion up to 20 weeks.

Please read!

As Asian American Christians Decline, Most ‘Nones’ Still Feel Close to Religion New Pew survey of 7,000 adults explores the beliefs and practices of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims and their affinity to Confucianism and Daoism.

A inside look at Hamas by Palestinian Christians.

Wither the Poisonous Plant of Hamas A Palestinian Christian’s view of this week’s tragedy in Israel—and how to address the roots of the problem.

May the Lord have mercy on so many being affected by this war!

The Obscenity of War in This Present Evil Age ‘The last enemy to be destroyed is death,’ and that enemy is insurgent in the Israel-Hamas war.

A servant of the Lord.

Died: Loren Cunningham, Who Launched Millions on Short-Term Missions YWAM founder saw “waves” of young people carrying the gospel to every nation.

Something to consider.

‘Is This Attack on Israel…A Fulfillment of Bible Prophecy?’—Pastor Greg Laurie Answers "You're seeing Bible prophecy fulfilled in your lifetime, in real-time, before your very eyes," said pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie in a sermon the day after Hamas violently attacked Israel.

Faith in action!

A Tribute to a Quiet Baseball Star in an Age of Christian Celebrity Instead of flashy religiosity, Tim Wakefield had a privately influential faith.

So sad to see this development. Please pray for those who are fleeing persecution!

Artsakh Exodus: Armenians Mourn as 100,000 Flee Christian Homeland Azerbaijani offensive shatters 33-year effort at nation-building, depopulating majority of enclave from fear of genocide. Despite depression, Bible Society leader says, “God will not abandon us.”