Foundation of Faith
Saving Faith
“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 […]
Foundation of Faith
Foundation of Faith
I Will Be With You
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 […]
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The Schoolmaster of Stockach
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 […]
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The Toolbox of the Christian Faith
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 […]
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Can a Crisis Be a Blessing?
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 […]
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Joy in Suffering: Purpose in Pain
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 […]
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Overcoming Fear With God’s Help
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 […]
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Why Do I Feel so Sad?
In many ways, my life played out like a novel. As a teenager, I had the privilege of accepting Jesus as my Savior. As a young man, I married the woman of my dreams. After […]
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I Will be With You
When the rainy season in Misiones came to an end, we returned to Leandro N. Alem, where the Church of God congregation was still in its infancy. Nonetheless, our work there was blessed by the […]
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The Aging Christian
I have had some heart-breaking discussions with my elderly brothers and sisters in Christ. One brother stated that he did not understand God. He had followed God and obeyed Him for many years, and now, […]