Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2nd Corinthians 1:21-22 NIV The show ended in a thrilling grand finale. The performers took... Continue Reading →
Feeling the Sentence
Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 2nd Corinthians 1:9 NIV A man accepted the invitation to go with a friend to a concert. He did not always agree with the way his friend... Continue Reading →
Suffering in our Lives
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 2nd Corinthians 1:5 NIV All she wanted to do was to have a little nest where she could raise her children in comfort and security. What she didn´t understand was that God had different plans... Continue Reading →
The Father of our Lord
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 2ndt Corinthians 1:3 NIV A young man set off to make it in the world. But soon, he found that it takes more strength, more wisdom, and more effort than he was... Continue Reading →
Do Everything in Love
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. 1st Corinthians 16:13-14 She was a single mother. She had to work long hours to keep her and her baby fed. She had bills to pay and a house to keep. It was hard for... Continue Reading →
Labor Not in Vain
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1st Corinthians 15:58 NIV He started out delivering to the company´s various shops in town. The man worked hard until the... Continue Reading →
The Sting of Death
"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" 1st Corinthians 15:55 NIV All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and mother. She loved her family with a super-human force that welled up from within her. She could easily understand the love of God for all the love... Continue Reading →
Will Be Changed
in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 1st Corinthians 15:52 NIV A small boy stood by the campfire where the grown-ups were enjoying light conversation. He wanted so much to share some... Continue Reading →
Flesh and Blood
I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 1st Corinthians 15:50 NIV Oh, how he enjoyed when his friends came to visit him. They would get out their Bibles and look at texts together. It was a blessing to be... Continue Reading →
Die Every Day
I die every day--I mean that, brothers - just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1st Corinthians 15:31 Her problems were too big for her. She was not able to change any part of her situation on her own, no matter how much she tried. The children needed... Continue Reading →
