Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7 NIV The children were playing in the driveway of the house one day. Giant but slightly scattered clouds filled the sky. The rains were... Continue Reading →
God Permitting
And God permitting, we will do so. Hebrews 6:3 NIV There was only an ally that separated their backyards. One day the children got the idea to make a tunnel that connected the two yards. So they started digging. First, they dug straight down until the hole was a foot or so over their... Continue Reading →
The Soul´s Paradox of Love
Have we felt it too? Have we so been touched by the presence of God, that nothing else will satisfy us anymore? Will we be forever on our quest for more of the Lord and the sweeter the bond between us? If not, shall we pray that we experience enough of Him that we do?
Our Food
But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14 NIV After nearly 50 days at sea, two men made it to the shore. Kind people took them in and put them up for a few nights on the island where they landed.... Continue Reading →
Elementary Truths
In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Hebrews 5:12 NIV The Karate Schools had trained their contestants hard, perfecting their skills for this moment. The lighter colored belts went... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
We can either bring hearts to the Lord or sadly help them miss their chance of coming to know Christ. Our indifference to their plight only displays the selfishness within our own hearts. Shall we pray that we can care about God´s lost children just as He does and as He tried to teach us to... Continue Reading →
Learn From Suffering
Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:8 NIV The teenager could see the lights of the clubhouse go out as his last coworker left the golf course. It was a school night but his work was not finished yet. He still had half of the driving range... Continue Reading →
The New Testament
Did we really think that this dark world would just sit back and let us become children of the Kingdom of Heaven? Are we willing and prepared to follow our Savior Jesus Christ, take up our cross, and step in behind Him in faith - come what may? If we are, shall we pray that... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
There was a day when everyone in the comunity played their part in bringing children up the right way. As Christians, this should mean that we show young believers how to turn to Christ, walk with Jesus through our day, and love Him over all else. Is this what we are doing with those we... Continue Reading →
Approach the Throne
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV On the outside, he had reached a privileged peak in life. He was young but already had prestige, a good salary, and leisure time.... Continue Reading →
