The images burn into our memories: terrified faces on the news recounting how their entire village was destroyed and many were martyred for refusing to renounce their faith in Christ; victims marched to their deaths; ancient churches systematically destroyed in an attempt to erase the Christian faith and enforce the dominance of a false religion.…

Don’t let the noise distract you this week. The news is filled with disturbing stories: a pilot who murders by crashing a plane, angry protestors outside government buildings, and tensions around the world. For Christians, this is not a week to become distracted by the world around us. Yes, we need to be aware of…