If we stop to look, perhaps we can sense the world growing colder around us. People are more and more concerned about themselves and find it harder and harder to let themselves care about those around them. We may even be able to note the change in ourselves. We have been hurt so many times... Continue Reading →
Peace Taken
Another came forth, a red horse. To him who sat on it was given power to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. There was given to him a great sword. Revelation 6:4 WEB The family sat down together at the dinner table. It was the holidays and the... Continue Reading →
Conquering Rider
And behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came forth conquering, and to conquer. Revelation 6:2 WEB The whole family was Catholic. The country where they lived was considered Catholic. When anyone spoke of church, they meant the Catholic Church.... Continue Reading →
Come and See!
I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying, as with a voice of thunder, “Come and see!” Revelation 6:1 WEB On a holiday beach where there were not so many people, a family spent the day. The parents lay peacefully on... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
If there is anyone who leads us to believe that Christ is not to be the most significant thing in our lives, we should firmly reject their encouragement. We have already been warned that in the last days it would be difficult for even firm believers to maintain their faith. We must stay vigilant and... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
Have we ever found ourselves in a situation where we just simply did not fit in? It hurts us when we do. We may think that something is wrong. But our Lord tells us plainly that this will happen. We should see it and let our faith be strengthened. We can gain a sense of... Continue Reading →
The Elders Worship
The four living creatures said, "Amen!" The elders fell down and worshiped. Revelation 5:14 WEB It was grandma´s favorite time of the year. Christmas holiday brought her children that had moved further away back into their mother´s nest. Her children brought their children and the family was united again for a few days. They... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
Where have the days gone when it was taught to us that we would be persecuted for our faith? Nowadays, we think that we can and should win people over with our charm. We pray for others to like us. We spend our time yearning for a good name or reputation. Oh, if only we... Continue Reading →
Praise the Lamb
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!" Revelation 5:12 WEB They did not normally attend that church, but one evening they went to a special program there. At one point in the ceremony, a young lady in... Continue Reading →
Bought for God
They sang a new song, saying, "You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood, out of every tribe, language, people, and nation, Revelation 5:9 WEB Her husband was an American but when a European lady came to live... Continue Reading →
