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 →

Wrong Motives

When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3 NIV   Two brothers were set on entering an international rowing race. They set themselves to finding the sponsorship money that would be needed to acquire the special boat and... 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 →

Distinguishing Faith

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. Hebrews 11:29 NIV   It was not the first time he had fallen off the roof. On nearly every construction team there is a crazy one. He was the one they... Continue Reading →

Faith Is

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV   The two little boys held their daddy´s hand as they walked in a field near their house. It was a sunny day and the toddlers loved to explore. The older boy ran here... Continue Reading →

Make Every Effort

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11 NIV   He was nervous the day of the gymnastic team tryouts. His effort to complete a back handspring unassisted left much to be desired. He knew he had to impress... Continue Reading →

Know Whom

That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  2nd Timothy 1:12  NIV   Times were tough. It was a recession.  Businesses were folding.  A... Continue Reading →

Surprised

But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.  1st Thessalonians 5:4  NIV   Two men were rowing a boat between two islands.  It was only about 40 miles but they rowed most of the night.  At daybreak, they could see the entrance to the harbor.  It... Continue Reading →

Times

Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,  1st Thessalonians 5:1  NIV   Their experts had the Bible all figured out.  They could instruct you on everything.  They could tell you what the prophets and apostles were thinking when they were writing.  They could tell you what God calls... Continue Reading →

Blessed by Faith

So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.  Galatians 3:9  NIV   A light aircraft somewhere over the wilds of Africa had been fighting headwinds for hours.  Towards sundown, they met with one of Africa´s great thunderstorms.  Climbing over it was impossible as it towered above them.  So the... Continue Reading →

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