Otto Funke (1836-1910) grew up in a Christian home in Germany, and at his mother’s urging began to study theology in Halle. But it was in Tübingen that he experienced his life-defining encounter with Jesus. […]
If we want to share the gospel with someone and spark their interest, we must do so with serious thought. The secret lies in genuinely putting ourselves in their shoes. This will require effort and […]
Generally, a physically healthy and mentally adept person feels the need to work. Why? Because there is a certain satisfaction in a job well done, and through it, we secure our livelihood. In Ecclesiastes 9:10, […]
One of the greatest encouragements Sunday School teachers can experience is the assurance that they are using God-given means to communicate God’s plan and will to their students. Sunday School teachers have the promise that […]
When it became clear that World War I would not be resolved as quickly as expected, many prisoners tried to make themselves more comfortable. I did so as well. We rented a room and went […]
It was the end of July 2019, and my wife and I were travelling home to Winnipeg, Manitoba from Calgary, Alberta on Highway 1 in Canada. We had been blessed to spend a number of […]
It is human nature to deny or cover up one’s sin, but God will uncover it. God hates sin and all sinfulness. Let me show you some examples from the Bible which show the consequences […]
Shortly before World War I began, we held several days of services in Wiączemin and in Vistula Territory near Gąbin, all in modern-day Poland. Brothers Doebert and Müller brought the Word. One day, Sister Doebert […]
A while ago, I received a call from an older brother who wanted to share something with me. He told me about the death of his dear wife, to whom he had been married for […]
If you are a child of God, then you will want to serve God and do something for Him. It is good if you want to use your time for ministry in the church or […]