On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. 1st Thessalonians 2:4 NIV Once again the reply came back that the post was not approved for the Facebook group. It was a heartfelt message... Continue Reading →
What Matters
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Philippians 1:18 NIV “Jesus Freak!” They labeled him. It was not that he was always pushing the name of Jesus. He had merely made it clear... Continue Reading →
Build Up Or Tear Down
This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority-- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. 2nd Corinthians 13:10 NIV Every chance the boy´s father had, he took... Continue Reading →
Christ´s Ambassadors
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2nd Corinthians 5:20 NIV They came from all over the world. For months they worked side by side, lived next door to, and spent their free time together. There were... Continue Reading →
Fragrant Knowledge
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 2nd Corinthians 2:14 NIV The day finally came when a teenage boy got his driving license. He had fallen in love with a car and dreamed of having... Continue Reading →
God Work
There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. 1st Corinthians 12:6 NIV There is a man who left his homeland to go to a foreign land. His faith in God drove him to do something for other people who are in need and could find hope... Continue Reading →
Not Our Own
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 1st Corinthians 6:19 NIV He dreamt of it. He got a job and worked hard for it. When he was 16, he bought that car of... Continue Reading →
