Children's Corner

I Know Where I Am Going!

Hans was a real boys’ boy.  His father and mother often said, “Hans, Hans, where is this going to end!” But Hans couldn’t help himself. If there was a prank to be played anywhere, he […]

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The Hour of Decision

For several weeks, a preacher had been giving lectures in a big city. In these gatherings, a middle-aged woman was a regular attendee. The speaker had already been invited to many home Bible studies by […]

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And Then?

Matthias went to visit his grandfather and happily told him he had graduated from high school. “What do you want to do now, my boy; what are your plans for the future?” he asked him. […]

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Sowing and Reaping

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”  Galatians 6:7 Those who go to the trouble of sowing also expect a harvest. If a farmer […]

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The Secret to Giving

A pastor in the countryside had a visitor in his congregation who suffered from severe stinginess, and who believed that constant giving would drive people out of the congregation. To address this attitude, the pastor […]

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Fruitless Branches

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away. John 15:2 These words of Jesus show us a condition that is unhealthy. This raises the question: Are we dealing with unproductive followers, […]

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Growing Older Gracefully (Part 4)

In this fourth part of our series, “Growing Older Gracefully,” we want to share some thoughts that may help make the aging process a time of blessing. These practical suggestions can positively influence not only […]

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Be Grateful in All Things

Mr. Vladimir had gone to town to pick up some boxes and bags of donated items that he was supposed to distribute in his small, remote, poor village in Russia. After everything had been loaded, […]