When some kind of global disaster strikes like the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we may be tempted to wonder how God could allow this to happen. We may be tempted to think like people with a low vision of God do. We may question His love, His care, or His power to remove our pain... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
God is sure. He is the Almighty. We belong to Him. The only thing that is missing is for us to come so close to Him that our lives begin to reflect His power and His presence. This will take much more of our time and effort than many are willing to spend. But the... Continue Reading →
God Wants To
What lies outside the capabilities of human beings is where God is the specialist. His plans for us overshadow anything we could possibly dream of. Our lives can touch so much more than we see. So why don´t we offer them up to the Lord and let Him define what can and cannot be done?
Entangled
If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. 2nd Peter 2:20 NIV The beam of the spotlight cut through the blackness of the night.... Continue Reading →
In Midst of Great Chill
When we look around us today we may see only a few people who are truly concerned with any real engagement with the Lord. Hearts seem to be frozen, distracted, or simply lost interest in coming before the Almighty. But what about us? Is there a deep emptiness inside of us that cries out in... Continue Reading →
Chosen People
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1st Peter 2:9 NIV They looked strange and out of place. You could tell in an instant that they... Continue Reading →
Rich
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. James 5:1 NIV It was during their teenage years when the boys were so in love with cars. They dreamt of them day and night. One day they were waiting outside a shopping center for their mother... Continue Reading →
Faith Above Lions
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11:33 NIV Leaving a National Park one day, some visitors stopped by the office building. They were greeted by an elderly man with a strange smile. His face was wrinkled terribly and when the guests... Continue Reading →
True Tabernacle
and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. Hebrews 8:2 NIV The children were preparing for their Christmas program. It was late evening and most of the big hall of the church was in darkness. The music teacher was working with a group of students... Continue Reading →
Marveled
on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. 2nd Thessalonians 1:10 NIV They could see a cloud of mist over the trees in the forest. It was hot and... Continue Reading →
