God performed an amazing act of love towards us. Jesus died on the cross to pay for our choice of turning away from God´s will and doing our own thing. It was the most priceless gift. We could easily accept that gift and sing our songs of victory. But there is so much more in... Continue Reading →
Faith Once Entrusted
Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. Jude 1:3 NIV The church service ended. All the people rose. The ushers began letting... Continue Reading →
Rich
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. James 5:1 NIV It was during their teenage years when the boys were so in love with cars. They dreamt of them day and night. One day they were waiting outside a shopping center for their mother... Continue Reading →
Faith Looking Forward
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:10 NIV On the second day of an attempt to climb a mountain, a father and his son reached a ridge. They were nearing the top, but on the other side of the ridge, there was a... Continue Reading →
In God´s Presence
For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence. Hebrews 9:24 NIV A small team of performers was getting ready to do a show during the half-time of one of the NBA season´s biggest... Continue Reading →
Fighting to Finish
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7 NIV Schools came together to compete in an athletic event. In the confusion, one small boy did not hear the call for his age group. By the time his parents got him to the starting... Continue Reading →
How We Compete
Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 2nd Timothy 2:5 NIV More than a dozen rowing boats set out to race across the Atlantic. Only one team had failed to raise enough money to pay the race entry fee. Two... Continue Reading →
Gain
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1st Timothy 6:7 The students crowded in close behind their literature teacher. They were standing in the queue to get into the London Tower to see the Crown Jewels. The tour began and the large group followed the assigned... Continue Reading →
God Fill Us
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV The reasons why we become Christians today seem to be shifting away from having personal contact with our Father. Nowadays we... Continue Reading →
Heirs With Christ
Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 NIV Christians wait in thrilling expectancy to become heirs with Christ their Savior. Just what they expect to receive may vary. ... Continue Reading →
