We live in a time when making things public has almost become the norm.. The internet and social media make it possible to publish everything quickly and easily. If you are so inclined, anyone can […]
“Then He said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, ‘Who is this who even forgives sins?’ Then He said to the […]
The Werner family lives in a rental house with a large garden. The house belongs to the elderly Mrs. Graf, but the Werners are allowed to live there because they pay rent. There is plenty […]
Covering the distance from Rio Grande do Sul back to Nova Esperança (New Hope in English) would have taken about six days of continuous driving, but we stopped over in Rio das Antas, holding church […]
1816 was a year of real hardship. In November, my husband and I traveled to Tübingen to sell our goods at the market. The proceeds were meager, and the weather was extremely poor. Evening was […]
Tools are essential to any occupation. Whether a woodworker, gardener, automobile mechanic, bricklayer, or accountant, the ability to produce an end-product relies heavily upon the worker’s tools. Tools also come in a variety of sizes […]
God loves us deeply, but he has a bigger view of our lives than we can imagine. Sometimes He sends His people a crisis in order to bless others. Job was severely tested and faced […]
Have you ever observed an ant? Ants are very interesting animals! They are insects and live in large groups called “colonies”. Each ant has an important task: some ants protect the nest, others look after […]
In the face of suffering, we often ask, “Why is this happening to me?” or “Is there any purpose in this pain?” The Apostle Paul, writing from prison in Philippians 1, offers a surprising perspective—joy […]
As a pastor, I have learned over the years that when people are afraid, they tend to do things they would not normally do. They are tempted to fight their perceived threats or to flee […]