Foundation of Faith

Needing Father

It is hard to estimate the need a human being has for a father. Possibly, this need comes from an inherent need for God, but it is more than that. From a human perspective, a […]

Foundation of Faith

I Will Be With You

In 1940, my son Heinrich and his family moved to Rio das Antas to serve the congregation there. Having left behind some of their household goods with us in Nova Esperanca and having extremely limited […]

Foundation of Faith

Natural and Spiritual Gifts

All of us have natural gifts. Some of us are good with our hands. Some of us have good memories. Some enjoy working outside, others prefer office jobs. We are born with certain aptitudes. Some […]

Children's Corner

God Knows and Loves You!

Have you ever wondered if someone truly knows and understands you? Someone who knows what you’re thinking even before you say it? Someone who is always with you and looks out for you? This is […]

Children's Corner

Wonderfully Made

Mom picks Laura up from kindergarten at lunchtime today, pushing baby Toby in the stroller. The sun is shining, butterflies are fluttering, bees are buzzing, and birds are singing. Laura is unusually quiet. Mom sees […]

Foundation of Faith

Gifts of the Spirit

God has fulfilled the promise of the Son of God: “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18) and has sent the Holy Spirit as God’s administrator (John 14:16). Through the Holy Spirit, people are born […]

Foundation of Faith

The Last Tract

Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at their church, the pastor and his eleven-year-old son would go out into their town and hand out gospel tracts. On this particular Sunday afternoon, it was very […]