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Foundation of Faith

Christian Baptism

March 7, 2018

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:15-16) For over three […]

Foundation of Faith

The Boa Constrictor

March 3, 2018

An animal trainer had a trained boa constrictor, among other animals, that travelled with him and performed for audiences. He had received the snake 25 years ago when it was little and had trained it […]

Youth

Born Twice

March 2, 2018

At the Marburg cemetery, there is a gravestone with a notable inscription: “Here rests R.R., born on…, born the second time on…, entering the rest of the people of God on….” It can hardly be […]

Foundation of Faith

The Fear of the Gospel

March 1, 2018

Cholera is feared because it is contagious. If cholera’s ability to infect were to be eradicated, then that which caused panic among people would no longer be a threat. The standards established for disinfection would […]

Foundation of Faith

Conduct Worthy of the Gospel

March 1, 2018

I am sure that we have all heard the accusation that someone’s walk does not equal his or her talk. In other words, that person does not practice what he or she preaches. It is […]

Foundation of Faith

Life: With or Without God

February 28, 2018

After twenty years of marriage, our life had not become any easier – as we had supposed it would. On the contrary, it had become more and more difficult. Labor costs had increased, so my […]

Children's Corner

Keep In Tune

February 27, 2018

Grandpa was tuning his guitar, and David was watching carefully. David thought the pretty cherry-wood sides of the guitar looked so shiny and clean after Grandpa polished it with a soft cloth. It was a […]

Youth

Notes From School

February 26, 2018

December 3, 2004: The last night at home. I was supposed to leave for Corrientes, Argentina, the following day to begin my medical studies. I had never been so far away from home, nor for […]