Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1st Peter 1:3 NIV Her husband was loving and doting He was sweet, funny and the nicest guy. Anyone... Continue Reading →
Save a Brother
remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James 5:20 NIV On a ranch way out in Africa, the children went exploring one day. They walked up into the hills behind the homesteads. The boys were seeking adventure.... Continue Reading →
When God Gives Assignment
It may seem daunting, what the Lord calls us to do. But, if we keep our eyes on Jesus, then the victory is sure. Any mountaintop will be within our reach if our helper is the Son of God. He is the conquering King! Shall we eagerly accept the challenge of faith and fall in... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
A new philosophy has overcome us these days and people look at marriage in a different way. People go into a marriage already thinking that it may not work out somehow. They already come to terms with how they will deal with it. They can have it annulled or they may need to get a... Continue Reading →
Prayer Is Effective
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV In a small city church in the backstreets of a town in Africa, a preacher stood in a tank of water before the... Continue Reading →
In Trouble
They had been in situations many times before, but this time the boys were in way over their heads. The debts that they had raised for a venture this time took them overseas. Kind people had helped them in smaller ways but would not cover transport, plane tickets or lodging. Others had sacrificed of themselves... Continue Reading →
Let “Yes” Be Yes!
Above all, my brothers, do not swear - not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. James 5:12 NIV The little guy smarted off. In front of his little brothers, he tried to say things that his mother... Continue Reading →
How Much Further?
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. James 5:8 NIV Driving South took hours. For the children, each hour seemed an eternity. Every so often one of them would not be able to contain it any longer and would ask, “How much further is it?” The mother would... 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 →
Teach to Pray
Would we like our children and loved ones to pray? Shall we start by giving them a good example of someone devoted to the Lord?
