If we could only realize that now is the most important moment for us in our lives, then a wonderful new outlook would overtake us. All of a sudden each relationship would be a blessing and a potential opportunity for each of us to grow closer together and to God. Every minute of our lives... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
God is sure. He is the Almighty. We belong to Him. The only thing that is missing is for us to come so close to Him that our lives begin to reflect His power and His presence. This will take much more of our time and effort than many are willing to spend. But the... Continue Reading →
God is Not Limited
We do it all the time. Each time we doubt that God is here or that He is moving in our current situation, we limit not God, but our chances of seeing His mighty hand at work. Shall we pray today for the strength of faith that permits the Lord to work His miracles and... Continue Reading →
God Wants To
What lies outside the capabilities of human beings is where God is the specialist. His plans for us overshadow anything we could possibly dream of. Our lives can touch so much more than we see. So why don´t we offer them up to the Lord and let Him define what can and cannot be done?
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 →
Wrong Motives
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3 NIV Two brothers were set on entering an international rowing race. They set themselves to finding the sponsorship money that would be needed to acquire the special boat and... Continue Reading →
Distinguishing Faith
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. Hebrews 11:29 NIV It was not the first time he had fallen off the roof. On nearly every construction team there is a crazy one. He was the one they... Continue Reading →
Faith Is Seeing
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 NIV The small motorboat flew across the deep waters of the sea. The driver could see the mountain on the island behind him and just the peaks of the next island in the... Continue Reading →
Do Not Give Up!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 There was a man who had been raised in a Christian home. His parents taught him to pray to the Lord. He had read his Bible and had... Continue Reading →
Healing Hands
His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. Acts 28:8 (NIV) Time and time again we read in the Bible of a person suffering and then through the power of prayer and with the... Continue Reading →
