Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:8 NIV The teenager could see the lights of the clubhouse go out as his last coworker left the golf course. It was a school night but his work was not finished yet. He still had half of the driving range... Continue Reading →
How Shall We Escape?
how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3 NIV Night had fallen at a boarding school in the Southern tip of Africa. One of the high-school students was working as security.... Continue Reading →
Give Thanks
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1st Thessalonians 5:18 NIV He was a humble farmer. He lived under a beautiful sky in a magical valley. He greeted everyone with a big smile and a warm handshake. His kitchen was a favorite meeting place for family... Continue Reading →
Work Out His Plan
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 NIV They should not have climbed down there. The children had gone for a walk up into the hills behind the house. But two of the boys... Continue Reading →
Eternal Purposes
according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:11 NIV A teenager was asked by his employer if he wanted to run a new location he was planning to open. The teenager was keen but the new business never opened. A couple of years later, that same young... Continue Reading →
Renewed Day-By-Day
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2nd Corinthians 4:16 NIV When the man started to forget things and how to get home, his family decided he couldn´t live on his own anymore. One of his daughters took him to... Continue Reading →
The Sting of Death
"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" 1st Corinthians 15:55 NIV All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and mother. She loved her family with a super-human force that welled up from within her. She could easily understand the love of God for all the love... Continue Reading →
Hidden Mystery
Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, Romans 16:25 NIV In the scene of history, the human race has its emergency. But the struggling and lost are given a Hero. Unknown to... Continue Reading →
God´s Purpose
Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: Romans 9:11 NIV We do not begin to take any steps closer to God until we get one thing straight. God´s creation, which we form a considerable part, is His. We are His design.... Continue Reading →
