By Maria Kneas (author of How to Prepare for Hard Times and Persecution) And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas (author of How to Prepare for Hard Times and Persecution) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12) Persecution is shocking. It’s cruel and unfair. Why do people punish us for doing good? Why do they hate us for loving Jesus? It just doesn’t … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas (author of How to Prepare for Hard Times and Persecution and Strength for Tough Times) I was the first Christian in my family. Around 1982, Mom and Dad (who were in their mid-sixties) began reading the Bible. They became so excited they eagerly devoured it. Dad would come running into the room … [Read more…]