Articles for tag: Underground Church

November 1, 2021

Hard Truths for Modern Times

By Megan Rawlings Our world is in chaos. It seems as if major bad news breaks every day! As this chaos occurs, society seems increasingly to be motivated by materialism and comfort. When the church was young, the people of Galatia turned away from God, and this did not escape Paul’s attention. In fact, he penned one of his harshest letters to the Christians there. While reading that letter, I realized Paul’s reprimand is applicable to us in modern times. I’ll borrow from his Epistle to the Galatians to state some hard truths surrounding our current status. I am astonished

April 9, 2017

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

She Loves and Knows Him

By Anna Batyuto In a police station, in front of a police officer, is a tiny young woman who looks almost like a child. “Your mother wants to make the trip to Mecca but can”t do it because you are a Christian. Deny Christ!” The officer says these words again and again. This is not the first time Zulfiya has been in this place. “You”ve told me that before,” she says, “and what was my answer then? It hasn”t changed.” This woman”s incredible peace and the awareness of God being near her give her words and inner core a strength

June 28, 2011

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

The Church Is Alive in China

By Name Withheld When we arrived in China, we had no idea what to expect. Was it OK to bring a Bible into the country? Were there any churches? What if authorities found out we were Christians? My husband and I moved to China a few years ago so he could take a new job in his company. Since that time we have been blessed to meet many people and have some amazing opportunities. Although we are not part of any missionary organization, we have been privileged to work alongside some people who are. Let me tell you what we

July 12, 2009

Christian Standard

Culture & Public Square Politics & Government

China, Congress, and the Jericho Road

Â By Paul E. Boatman Â An official with access to the highest levels of government in the People”s Republic of China uttered these words: “We are very pleased with what Christians are doing in our land. We want to invite you to do more. We want to facilitate a more harmonious relationship between religion and our society.” Is this for real? Â A REMARKABLE MEETING We sat in a Beijing hotel meeting room with a view of historic Tiananmen Square on May Day this year. The discussion participants included Mr. Zhen,* a high-ranking government official in charge of communications;

August 19, 2007

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

Planting Good Seed

By Kerby Rodgers Kingdom businesses are true businesses that also advance the kingdom of God. In the same way that a little salt is used to season an entire pot, a few key individuals strategically placed can have a huge impact on society. These key people are nationals who love God, can run a business, and will evangelize others in places that need a business and do not have a Christian witness. There is no division between the spiritual and physical part of our Christian-based business. We follow the biblical example of Ezra and Nehemiah, who simultaneously reestablished Jerusalem as