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When we sit quietly before the Lord and reflect on our life, we quickly reach the limit of what we can truly understand and comprehend. Subsequently, we are prompted in gratitude and deep humility to […]
In 2 Samuel 7:3, we find an example of how people can fool themselves if they fail to become silent and allow God to speak to them. David sincerely wanted to build a house for […]
Discontentment grows as… The media brings us endless advertisements to awaken a desire in us to purchase more. Yet the Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for […]
Thankful? How? How can I be thankful in all circumstances? What’s to thank for when outcomes are different than expected and my expectations are mostly unmet? Oh, and did I mention all the loss and […]
I just like David’s statement. Finally, someone who makes it a point to be thankful to his God! Grateful people make me happy; they encourage me and are a blessing to me. I, too, want […]
How would you like to have a simple way to improve your happiness in life in a lasting and noticeable way—regardless of your bank balance, state of health, or the general situation in your surroundings? […]
The Apostle Paul exhorted the Ephesians to “[give] thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Why did he write these words? First of […]
At first glance, gratitude seems simple—yet it demands our whole heart. It is more than a reaction to the good things in life—it is the path to inner freedom and to God’s salvation. Psalm 50:23 […]
Gratitude is a quality that profoundly transforms and influences our lives. However, it is not a given to be grateful. We often see this in our children—they’re sometimes surprised when we remind them to say […]
I had the privilege of taking part in the special anniversary celebration in Wetaskiwin. This report reflects the impressions of several participants, along with my own personal experiences. When we look back on an entire […]
There’s a good chance you will identify with my experience. The desire to be a role model for others is deeply rooted in the heart of a Christian. This longing is the evidence of genuine […]
Joseph’s life contains some important lessons that are not only applicable and instructive for young people, but also for all people of our time. Joseph was an overcomer, and the Lord expects the same of […]
At the beginning of 2024, we at the Winnipeg Church of God found ourselves in a situation that many churches were also facing. Coming out of the COVID years, we quickly realized that a lot […]
Editor’s note: During a visit in 2024 to a retired missionary to Guatemala who is now in his nineties, he related the following remarkable experience, which was one among many while sharing the gospel in […]
Andrew was the first young man whom Jesus called to follow Him. What do we know about this disciple? He does not seem to have been an exceptionally gifted or influential man. The Gospels say […]
Happy is the man or woman whom God has blessed with a sunny disposition. It will help them get through life more easily than people who do not have this gift. They quickly win the […]
God needs determined, steadfast Christians at all times. Perhaps you know someone who could be described as a determined Christian. Is the person you are thinking of unreasonable, stubborn, difficult to get along with? If […]
As Christians, we know that our Lord Jesus should be our standard for how we live. I am grateful that we have the four Gospels that allow us to read about Him. I’m also thankful […]
Brother Kästner and I were once taking a train to Joinville for a camp meeting. About 30 kilometers before Joinville, the train car in which we were sitting derailed and slid along on the railway […]
Years ago, someone noticed a young mother with her small children at church conferences. Back then, there were just two young ones. They held tightly to their mother’s hands and followed her everywhere. Some older […]
