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Rejoicing in Persecution Without Romanticizing Pain

By Filings on Mon, 02/09/26
Church & Ministry
Persecution
Christian Growth
Suffering

“We should do all we can to shield people from the ravages of persecution. We should try to avoid and prevent it. We should pray against it. When God sees fit to answer those prayers, we can rest assured that he is bringing his kingdom in gentler ways.” - 9 Marks

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