Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2nd Corinthians 4:16 NIV When the man started to forget things and how to get home, his family decided he couldn´t live on his own anymore. One of his daughters took him to... Continue Reading →
Because We Know
because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 2nd Corinthians 4:14 NIV One day while singing hymns in church, a small boy began singing at the top of his voice. He was aware that... Continue Reading →
Hard Pressed
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 2nd Corinthians 4:8 NIV “Why me?” She cried to her husband as they finally put their toddler down to sleep. She had had a meeting at work that day. They had offered her a permanent position in the company,... Continue Reading →
Not From Us
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2nd Corinthians 4:7 NIV “You will never get anything by sitting still.” They told him. .The college boy tried to find some devotion to God in this theory, but could see that... Continue Reading →
Selling Ourselves
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 2nd Corinthians 4:5 NIV After working for years in one of the fortune 500 companies a man was in the curious situation of finding a job in the real world. He set himself to the... Continue Reading →
Cannot See
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2nd Corinthians 4:4 NIV The photographer stood before the children and tried to hurry. The light was shining on their faces and he... Continue Reading →
Ever Increasingly
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2nd Corinthians 3:18 NIV When he was small, a boy could not stand certain things about his parents. For example, when his parents told... Continue Reading →
SPIRIT
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2nd Corinthians 3:17 NIV Spirits were high! The university teams traveled down to their region´s cheerleading camp. They had training sessions and activities for several days. But the highlight was the competition. Working together they used clever... Continue Reading →
Through the Veil
Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 2nd Corinthians 3:15 NIV Two friends used to love to discuss Bible passages. They both came from the same religious background. They both loved the Lord. But one went to the Word to draw a distinct line between those who were... Continue Reading →
Not in Ourselves
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2nd Corinthians 3:5 NIV The teenage boy was drawn out of curiosity to the airport. He stood and looked through the fence at the light aircraft. Just then a pilot walked by. “Would you like to... Continue Reading →
