The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2nd Corinthians 10:4 NIV Heavy steel grates barred the windows of the small church school to prevent grenades from being tossed through to where the students sat at their desks. Every couple... Continue Reading →
In Our Hearts
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2nd Corinthians 9:7 NIV “Awe man!” You could see it in their eyes. They did not want to share. Two children were asked by their parents to let the other... Continue Reading →
Sow Generously
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2nd Corinthians 9:6 NIV On her first day of class a teacher was hesitant and a bit scared. Her students were small but there were many of them in her care. But when she saw how adorable... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Equality
as it is written: "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little." 2nd Corinthians 8:15 NIV Two friends were separated for several years. They used to study the Bible together. But one felt the call to the mission fields in Africa. The other... Continue Reading →
Willing To Give
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. 2nd Corinthians 8:12 NIV A family´s old computer was not working well and they needed one. So each month they set aside what could be spared. One day when the father... Continue Reading →
Sharing
they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 2nd Corinthians 8:4 NIV A man who had been separated from his wife and kids by divorce went to live in another country. After 20 years he wanted to come back and live closer to his family. He... Continue Reading →
Sorrow Brings
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2nd Corinthians 7:10 NIV When the days and weeks crept by without any leads or any job offers, a man began to feel depressed. His business ventures had fallen through. His investments had gone down instead of... Continue Reading →
What Contaminates
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2nd Corinthians 7:1 NIV There once was a couple young people that met through their church community. They knelt down to pray together. Their intentions were pure even though... Continue Reading →
To Be Received
"Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." 2nd Corinthians 6:17 NIV The first time he tasted shellfish was when he was in his twenties. He was at a restaurant with some friends. One of the entrees looked enticing so he dove... Continue Reading →
