Asia Bibi, the Nigerian Elders, and the Radical Nature of Christian Forgiveness; Moving Toward Redemptive Action; The Sky’s the Limit; First of All, Pray; Coronavirus and the Church: CT’s Latest News and Advice and more, in this issue of Christian Union’s bi-monthly email brief.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
— Proverbs 18:10
Asia Bibi, the Nigerian Elders, and the Radical Nature of Christian Forgiveness
From Breakpoint
In today’s episode of Breakpoint, John Stonestreet asks the question, “What sets Christianity apart from all other religions? Certainly the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, but what else?” He then considers forgiveness as a possible answer. “Jesus radical command to not only forgive, but to forgive ‘seventy times seven,’ has no equivalent in any other faith. Add to that the command to love, bless, and pray for our enemies and those who persecute us, and now we have…”
Moving Toward Redemptive Action
By Jon Hart
From The Praxis Journal
Jon Hart, writing for The Praxis Journal, has put together an excellent piece that looks at “three moves to put your faith into action, wherever you are, throughout your vocational life.” He argues that, “more than ever, each of us needs a robust vision for how our work can be a vehicle for redemptive possibility…”
The Sky’s the Limit
From Christian Union: The Magazine
Maria Siciliano, a sophomore pole vaulter on the Cornell track and field team, has a deep faith that helps her soar in competition and as a leader on campus. Christian Union Ministry Fellow Liz Thomforde stated, “Maria is a faithful leader in our athletes’ Bible course, and a constant source of encouragement to her friends in our group. Her biblical insight and willingness to share makes a huge impact on our girls and their growth in Christ.”
First of All, Pray
By Lorri Bentch
From ChristianUnion.org
The coronavirus has now been deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In the midst of the crisis, there are obviously steps we can take as citizens and individuals. At the same time, we need our politicians and elected officials to make wise decisions and to lead us well. This throwback devotional, originally posted in 2018, was written by Christian Union’s former vice president of operations and reminds us to pray for our leaders.
Coronavirus and the Church: CT’s Latest News and Advice
By CT Editors
From Christianity Today
A collection of Christianity Today articles on the coronavirus.
Prayer Requests
UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES
As you likely know, the coronavirus outbreak has led to profound changes at the universities where Christian Union works. Schools are taking dramatic steps — many have ordered all of their students to return home to continue classes online. Please pray that God would give Christian Union ministry directors wisdom in how to minister in this new and uncharted context. Pray that God would give the directors and ministry faculty favor at the schools, that he would open new and unexpected doors to ministry, and that the ministry faculty would be able to leverage technology to continue to minister to students online.
CITY MINISTRIES
DAY & NIGHT
God has been giving us new ideas about how to be more effective in inspiring American Christians to seek God for revival. Pray for us as we plan and pray. Ask the Father to give us His strategies for advancing the gospel in our nation, so that every spiritual enemy will be defeated.
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