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 →
Calling Us
encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1st Thessalonians 2: 12 NIV When the seasonal job ended, the young man returned home to his parent´s homes. He was in his twenties but hadn´t found direction for his life. In between jobs, he... Continue Reading →
Do It for the Lord
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 →
Our Struggle
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 NIV They lived on a magnificent ranch in a remote corner of Africa. Their land was a... Continue Reading →
Run Aground
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. Acts 27:41 (NIV) Have we been there? We struggle against winds and waves that toss us for days. The elements are unleased against us... Continue Reading →
A Dark Hour
"Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation." Luke 22:46 (NIV) The Last Supper is finished. Darkness has fallen over the land. Jesus set off to do what He usually does. He seeks out a quiet solitary place to be with God. His hour... Continue Reading →
When Hard Times Come
We have all had tough times to get through where we wonder why this could be happening to us. Some may turn to the Lord for help or comfort while dealing with these painful times. Others try to cure their pain by reasoning it out somehow with their powers of mental capacity. But perhaps we... Continue Reading →
