Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2nd Corinthians 9:7 NIV “Awe man!” You could see it in their eyes. They did not want to share. Two children were asked by their parents to let the other... Continue Reading →
Sharing
they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 2nd Corinthians 8:4 NIV A man who had been separated from his wife and kids by divorce went to live in another country. After 20 years he wanted to come back and live closer to his family. He... Continue Reading →
Not For Us, But Him
And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2nd Corinthians 5:15 NIV After not having seen each other in some time, two men stood around to chat. One of them had been through some rough times... Continue Reading →
Suffering in our Lives
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 2nd Corinthians 1:5 NIV All she wanted to do was to have a little nest where she could raise her children in comfort and security. What she didn´t understand was that God had different plans... Continue Reading →
Love
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1st Corinthians 13:4 NIV The woman is a miracle. She is a blessing. She never thinks of herself. She gives and gives, and then she gives a little more. She works from sun up until long... Continue Reading →
The Christian “IF”
If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Romans 6:5 NIV There is a giant step towards heaven that Christians today tend to overlook. We might enjoy calling ourselves followers of Christ. We may convince ourselves that we love the... Continue Reading →
The Hope Of Israel
For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain." Acts 28:20 (NIV) Christ is the Hope of Israel. He is the only hope for mankind. Without a Savior, without pardon, we could never truly approach... Continue Reading →
For The Name Of The Lord
Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts 21:13 Everyone is begging Paul not to go to Jerusalem. It is made known through the Spirit that he will be... Continue Reading →
Risking One´s Skin
Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:3 There once was a time when believers were willing to go to great lengths to demonstrate their faith. They... Continue Reading →
To Enter
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said. Acts 14:22 (NIV) Saved! Restored unto God! Ransom paid! Heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven! These are the cries of the converted Christian. The impression is that these... Continue Reading →
