Years ago, someone noticed a young mother with her small children at church conferences. Back then, there were just two young ones. They held tightly to their mother’s hands and followed her everywhere. Some older […]
In the 7th chapter of Revelation, beginning with verse 9, the disciple John sees the blessed multitude of the redeemed of all nations, “clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands”; a multitude […]
It was evident to all that Baal was unable to assist. For hours, the priests of Baal had danced around their altar, imploring their god to reveal himself with fire, cutting their bodies so that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]