Live By

Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith."  Galatians 3:11  NIV   Two men bowed their heads to pray.  One man had dedicated his life to sharing his beliefs, instructing others in Biblical interpretation, and in fulfilling his duties to his church.  The other man had... Continue Reading →

The Truth

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.  2nd Corinthians 13:8  NIV   It was a religious school.  One teacher cared for the children in her class and her love was well received by her students.  But her bosses were not happy.  They wanted her to join their denomination.  They... Continue Reading →

Sow Generously

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  2nd Corinthians 9:6  NIV   On her first day of class a teacher was hesitant and a bit scared.  Her students were small but there were many of them in her care.  But when she saw how adorable... Continue Reading →

Not By Sight

We live by faith, not by sight.  2nd Corinthians 5:7  NIV   In the evening they parked the car a short distance from the hide.  It was a small platform made of poles that stood a few meters off the ground.  The animal-viewing platform was in a remote game ranch in Africa and overlooked one... Continue Reading →

Because We Know

because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence.  2nd Corinthians 4:14  NIV   One day while singing hymns in church, a small boy began singing at the top of his voice.  He was aware that... Continue Reading →

From the Dead

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.  1st Corinthians 15:20  NIV   They knew he was going to go.  He had been battling cancer for some time.  His friends and family prayed a lot.  But his condition got worse.  Therapy held it off for some... Continue Reading →

Not God of Disorder

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.  1st Corinthians 14:33  NIV   The conversation at the youth camp became heated.  The young people had been brought together to strengthen their faith and to prepare them to be leaders and witnesses amongst their peers.  But now the subject they discussed brought out... Continue Reading →

Remain

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.  1st Corinthians 13:13  NIV   Grandma was incredible.  She was a pillar of faith.  It did not matter what trouble there was to face, it was to be prayed over and properly left in God´s hands.  She was filled... Continue Reading →

Not Participants

No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.  1st Corinthians 10:20  NIV A Christian man went to visit some old friends of his.  They asked him if they could tell him his fortune.  They knew some technique that they... Continue Reading →

Tested in the Fire

his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work.  1st Corinthians 3:13  NIV It was the day they had trained for.  They were trying out to make the team and... Continue Reading →

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