Empires rise and fall, and the social context changes. But the Church of Jesus Christ continues forward. Think of the empires that have come and gone while the Church has spread throughout the earth." - Allen Jackson
Open Doors, a Christian persecution organization, reported that 4,998 Christians were killed for their faith in 2023. This is likely a conservative number. And yet, the Church continues to grow throughout the world.
Recently, in California, there was a mass baptism of 12,000 people. College campuses, sports teams, and churches are recording record baptisms as well. Don't believe the rhetoric that the Church is fading away.
In The Chronicles of Narnia, Mr. Beaver says, "They say Aslan is on the move - perhaps he has already landed." It was the recognition that when Aslan/Jesus comes back, justice, peace, and goodness will be restored. Make no mistake beloved, "Aslan is on the move." - Pastor Jimmy
