Perseverance

The gospel is real. The stories are true. Christ is risen, and Jesus saves. Why would we walk away from that?

On praying past the end of silver linings to a God who often does not answer as I hope.

Heeding the testimony of the church in Ukraine.

Lessons I’ve learned in praying for and working with the Chinese church.

Chosen by A. J. Swoboda, author of “After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith without Losing It.”

Study leaders, authors, and scholars share how Scripture has sustained them during difficult times.

How shepherding others through messy situations brings our own sin and insufficiency to the surface.

What the cross teaches us about his remarkable patience.

How the American pastor handled a crisis of faith during his Turkish imprisonment.

Brunson describes the spiritual habits that helped her face persecution in Turkey.