How actively are we working to grow, strengthen and increase our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ? Is it a question that we ask ourselves frequently? Or do we try to avoid taking a painful look at our current state? Let´s pray that we all will have our eyes opened, our hearts aching, and press... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
If we have not stopped to take a good look at whether or not we are clinging onto our earthly treasures, then we could very well be doing that. Could now be a good time to kneel down and ask the Lord to be our Treasure and our Delight once more?
Suffering
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1st Peter 4:19 NIV The toddler´s brother made a hobo costume one day. He tied a handkerchief around some clothes and hung it on a stick. He wore an old pair of blue... Continue Reading →
A Stone and a Fall
and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for. 1st Peter 2:8 NIV They went caving in the hills behind the house one night. It was exciting but the trip back to the house... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
Oh, how sweet to see people who would still usher the young children into the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ! It seems to be a dying art these days. Let us pray that our hearts too, may be humble and trusting, like small children. In this Way, we too can come to know God... Continue Reading →
Christ Humbled Himself
It says a lot for the love of our Savior that He humbled Himself to come to us and die for our choices. The thought should humble us too. It should endear us to Him. It should give us a pattern to follow. Could we pray that it does?
Persevere Under Trial
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV Two young men parked their 4X4 where the remote Mexican trail ended. Once in the waves, they realized that this... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
We could gain a lot of ground in our relationship with God if we learned to tie ourselves more fully to Him. Shall we pray that we can fix ourselves on our Lord and Savior today? Shall we ask for help so that we do not turn or look away for any other distractions, but... Continue Reading →
Want Children to Pray
Children learn by watching their parents. We can tell them so many things. We can urge them, plead with them, and even obligate them to do what we say. But if they see us doing something that we truly believe in, it is so much easier for them to believe in it too! Shall we... Continue Reading →
Is Coming Soon
For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. Hebrews 10:37 NIV Less than a year had gone by when a young man left his wife to go across the sea. She could not understand what in the world was important enough that it should ever... Continue Reading →
