The preacher´s voice boomed out over the congregation. Parents sat in respectful silence and let the words reprimand them and make them want to try harder to do what they were told was right. The children though cringed under the incriminating tone. To them, it sounded like they had already done some imaginary mischief and... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
God is not in the business of separating people. He would save us all from ourselves and from harming others. He would lift our eyes from our personal agendas and set them on the Savior of our souls. Hearts firmly set in Him, are investing in eternal relationships and not just what we think we... Continue Reading →
To Inherit the Kingdom
Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? James 2:5 NIV They did not file into a church that morning but into grandma and grandpa´s living room.... Continue Reading →
Blown and Tossed
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 Something was wrong. The man awoke in the darkness and climbed out from where he was sleeping in the back of the boat. There was... Continue Reading →
Those Waiting for Him
so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28 NIV After a wedding, while the whole family was still gathered together, the best man took everyone... Continue Reading →
God is the Builder
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4 NIV A teenager took a job building houses one summer. He found out straight away that it was very hard work. Because his woodworking skills were not yet developed, he had to do all the tedious tasks of... Continue Reading →
Suffered to Help
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 NIV The basketball fans sat in their seats at an NBA game. They were true fans who went to the games even when their team was not doing the best. They also enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Grace With Spirit
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philemon 1:25 NIV In his hand, a young man held a plane ticket. He was only nineteen years old. The ticket was valid for a year and the only flight date that was marked was that day. He could use it to circumnavigate... Continue Reading →
Salvation Appeared
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:11 NIV The LA Lakers were the team to beat. At one of their sold out games a group of traveling acrobats came to do a half-time show. They were given a changing room that had comfortable sofas and plenty... Continue Reading →
The Lord Knows
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." 2nd Timothy 2:19 NIV In a large chain of holiday resorts, the management team held an intensive course to choose the people... Continue Reading →
