It is often said proverbially, “Like the preacher, so the church,” and consequently, high expectations are placed on the preacher. But unfortunately it is forgotten that the preacher is also dependent on the church and […]
“These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: ‘I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot […]
“For we are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9). To be God’s fellow worker is a wonderful occupation to have. The thought of serving as co-workers of the almighty, holy God whose many works are […]
“This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, […]
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 extraordinarily gifted or influential man, and we know […]
The evangelist Moody once made a New Year’s resolution that he would not let a single day pass in the course of the year where he did not speak with at least one person about […]
How awesome is God, in that He had an amazing, glorious plan of salvation prepared for mankind before He ever created the universe! And since man’s fall into sin, God, in His great mercy and […]
Tim dashed into the house, his face all aglow. “Mother,” he called, “the new family is moving in next door, and do you know what?” “No, what?” asked Mother. “They have two boys and a […]
Heinrich Wichern once made a remarkable statement at the beginning of a new year: “Whoever allows his Bible to start gathering dust as of January 1, will find that by December 31, his soul will […]
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.” (Revelation 14:13) Brother Reinhard Berndt was born […]