Christ taught us extensively on the importance and benefits of prayer. It is the activity that we can do that most pleases God. We can cultivate our conversations with God and therefore strengthen our bond with Him. The more we pray, the more tuned we are to hearing His voice. The more we can see... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
Sometimes the Lord will remove loved ones or things that are close to our heart. This does not have to be a bad thing. It can work miracles for us if it brings us closer to Christ. If we can grow our relationship with the Savior, and our trust is strengthened, then there will be... Continue Reading →
Complacency is Deadly
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 →
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 →
Everything
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 1st Timothy 4:4 The dog was mean. He was a Bull Terrier and his name was Impi. This meant warrior in some African languages. He lived up to his name. He did not like being petted,... Continue Reading →
Encouraged by Faith
Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 1st Thessalonians 3:7 NIV He was not her maternal son. But he loved his adopted mother as much as her own children did. He missed her greatly when he had to move away for work. He had... Continue Reading →
God´s By Code
No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God. Romans 2:29 NIV It would be immensely pleasing to think that we are saved by code. It would... Continue Reading →
The Sick Need a Doctor
When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call... Continue Reading →
