News » Other
Jesus said many powerful, instructive, and important things. But there is one commandment that sums it all up:… “This is my commandment: that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Sounds simple, right? But when we look at the life of Jesus, how did He love? And how can we strive (…)
“Allow me to speak to the people.” — Acts 21:39 Paul went to the temple for the Jewish purification ceremony (Acts 21:26). However, some Jews who believed he was teaching against the law tried to kill him (v. 31). Roman soldiers quickly intervened in the situation; they arrested Paul, tied him up, and led him (…)
The Old Testament is full of prophecies about future events. And those recorded in the book of Isaiah are a glimpse of future hope… “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light – over those who live in the land of the shadow of death, the light will shine.” Isaiah 9:1 In (…)
“Two are better than one, because they have a good salary for their work.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 A participant in the London Marathon saw first-hand why it is important not to run a long race alone. After months of grueling training, the man wanted to finish strong. But when he stumbled at the finish line, (…)
“As one who loves Me, he will keep My word.” —John 14:23 Winters in the Netherlands rarely bring much snow, but it can be quite cold. When my husband, Tom, was growing up there, his parents made it a family rule: “Don’t go out on the ice until it’s thick enough to support the weight (…)
“Choose life, so that you and your seed may live.” — Deuteronomy 30:19 Nathan grew up in a Christian family, but when he became a college student, he began to drift away from his childhood faith, indulging in drinking and partying. “However, God brought me back to Himself when I didn’t deserve it,” he testified. (…)
Do you know someone who is constantly sharing something with others? They are generous with their words, selfless with their time and generous with their money. And yet it seems that they always have something more to give. The author of the book of Proverbs, who is traditionally considered to be King Solomon, said: “The (…)
“A person who is kind to his soul does good.” — Proverbs 11:17 Two friends came to buy a laptop at an electronics store when they suddenly saw the famous basketball player Shaquille O’Neal. Knowing that he had recently lost his sister and a former teammate, they offered him their condolences. After the two men (…)
Of course! Here is the edited translation: We were not created to go through life carrying heavy burdens that weigh us down. Fortunately, we don’t have to. “All you who are weary and burdened, come to Me and I will give you rest. Take My teaching and learn from Me, for I am gentle and (…)
“Serve one another, each with the gift he has received.” — 1 Peter 4:10 When Crystal started working at the coffee shop, she served a customer named Ibby. As the man was hearing impaired, he placed his order by typing a message on his phone. After learning that Ibby was a regular customer, Crystal decided (…)