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At home with Jesus

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And when I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, so that where I am, you may be also.” — John 14:3 “There’s no better place than home,” Dorothy says, clicking the heels of her ruby pumps. In The Wizard of Oz, this was all (…)

God knows our needs

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Seek first the Kingdom of God.” — Matthew 6:33 Lando, a jeepney driver (a form of public transportation in the Philippines), was drinking coffee at a roadside stand. After the lifting of the quarantine due to Covid-19, daily trips around the city also resumed. “And today’s sporting event,” thought Lando, “guarantees a large number of (…)

God of order

Олексій • 2 years назад

“The earth was empty and empty, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God hovered over the surface of the water.” — Genesis 1:2 Seth took all the medicine he could find in the medicine cabinet. He grew up in a family full of disorder and disorder, and his own life was (…)

God’s peacemakers

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And the next night, the Lord stood before him and said: “Be of good cheer! For as you testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” — Acts 23:11 Nora joined the peaceful protest because she was concerned about justice. As planned, the demonstration was silent. Protesters passed through the city (…)

Singing valleys

Олексій • 2 years назад

“The valleys are covered with grain, they shout and sing!” — Psalm 64:14 I often joke fondly with my mother-in-law about her ability to talk to her dogs. She responds to their barking with love and understanding. Maybe now she and dog owners around the world will listen to the laughter of their four-legged friends, (…)

Open the eyes of the blind

Олексій • 2 years назад

“I will give You as a testament to the people… to open the eyes of the blind.” — Isaiah 42:6-7 Genevieve was the “eyes” for her three children, who were born with congenital cataracts. Whenever they headed to their village in the West African Republic of Benin, she strapped the baby to her back and (…)

Clothed in Christ

Олексій • 2 years назад

“So let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” — Romans 13:12 I was so excited when I first put on my new glasses, but after a few hours I wanted to throw them away. My eyes were watering and my head was throbbing. The ears hurt from (…)

Joy in the city

Олексій • 2 years назад

“The city rejoices in the goodness of the righteous.” — Proverbs 11:10 In 2022, France and Argentina met in the final of the World Cup. It was an incredible match. In the last seconds of extra time, the score was tied at 3:3, and the football teams were forced to shoot post-match penalties. After Argentina (…)

Five good things

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Thank the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever!” — Psalm 106:1 According to research, people who are consciously grateful for what they have have better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness and a greater sense of happiness. These are impressive benefits. Psychologists even suggest keeping a “gratitude journal” to improve our well-being, (…)

New nature in Christ

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Put on the new man, created according to God.” — Ephesians 4:24 Our blue spruce was dropping cones and needles. A specialist in tree diseases looked at her and explained what the problem was: “It’s just a spruce.” I was hoping for a better explanation or medicine. But the forester shrugged his shoulders and repeated: (…)