Entrusted?

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 →

Go To

She lost her husband to cancer way too early in life.  They were a beautiful couple and an inspiration to others.  But the Lord saw fit to let him rest.  She was heartbroken.  But she was strong and her faith in God even stronger.  So she opened her home to young people.  She lived in... 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 →

What We Are Selling

Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.  2nd Corinthians 2:17  NIV   Instead of the church that day, they went to hear a visiting lecturer.  The speaker was an expert who had written... 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 →

For Believers

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.  1st Corinthians 14:22  NIV   The performance just came to a close and one of the performers stood at the door to see the guests as they left the hall.  It was late and many hurried... 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 →

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