God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 1st Timothy 1:13 NIV In Venice Italy, you can stand on a stone bridge over the Rio di Palazzo canal and take pictures of the famous Bridge of Sighs. ... Continue Reading →
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. 1st Timothy 1:8 NIV The family had a rule. Their day of worship was sacred. They could not skip it, or push it off. They would stop everything they normally did during the week to make that day special. In the morning... Continue Reading →
Be joyful always; 1st Thessalonians 5:16 NIV There were many people who came together to work in a small town in Italy. They came from all over Europe and even from overseas. One day three girls arrived from Spain. The season had already started. They began working alongside the Russians. One of the girls... Continue Reading →
And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1st Thessalonians 5:14 NIV He had known his little friend since he was 3. Now the boy was entering his teenage years. Their families were friends. The little guy looked up to his older... Continue Reading →
because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 1st Thessalonians 1:5 NIV With many words, they taught her all the doctrines. She was told everything you need to know about... Continue Reading →
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 4:1 NIV A newly appointed manager took his job seriously. He had a family and knew how important it was for his employees to know their schedules ahead of time and have... Continue Reading →
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, Colossians 3:23 NIV A manager lined out a few garden chores for a young worker to do one day. It was hot. When the manager came back to check on his progress he brought him some... Continue Reading →
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 NIV The wind was rushing through the open side of the plane. “Go!” He heard the shout and he dove into the void with eyes... Continue Reading →
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV His friends burned him bad. They had entered a business venture together, but he had carried the financial responsibility. They begged him to keep them out of the taxes and gladly... Continue Reading →
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Landing at a small airport in a central African country, two pilots found that there was going to be a wedding that evening. The people who kindly offered... Continue Reading →
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