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God’s eternal presence

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And he put eternity in their hearts.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 Monica hesitated. She had friends who believed in Jesus, and she respected the way they dealt with life’s challenges. She was even a little jealous of them. However, Monica believed that she could not live like them, because she thought that faith in Christ consisted (…)

In God’s arms

Олексій • 2 years назад

“I will be in trouble with him.” — Psalm 90:15 The sound of the drill scared the five-year-old Sarah. She jumped out of the dental chair and refused to go back. Then the dentist said to her father: “Please sit in the chair.” Jason thought he wanted to show his daughter how easy it was. (…)

I hear You, God!

Олексій • 2 years назад

“The gatekeeper opens to him, and the sheep listen to his voice.” — John 10:3 Baby Graham fussed and whimpered on his mother’s lap as doctors fitted him with his first hearing aid. Graham stopped crying moments after the doctor turned on the device. His eyes widened and he smiled as he heard his mother’s (…)

Biblical guidance

Олексій • 2 years назад

“He will come down like rain, like drops that water the earth.” — Psalm 71:6 In July 2022, the Prime Minister of Great Britain was forced out of office after what many believed to be a breach of integrity (the newly appointed Prime Minister also resigned after just a few months!). This event was caused (…)

Gathered in the Name of Christ

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Let us not abandon our congregation, as is the custom of some, but let us be encouraged.” — Hebrews 10:25 When I was in emotional and spiritual pain for a long time due to difficult life circumstances, it was easy for me to leave the church. Sometimes I really thought: “Why all this?” But I (…)

Jesus Christ is risen!

Олексій • 2 years назад

“He is not here, because he has risen, as he said. Come, look at the place where he was.” — Matthew 28:6 Before entering Cambridge University, Charles Simeon loved horses and clothes, spending huge sums of money each year on his outfit. However, as his studies required him to attend religious services regularly, he began (…)

Passion of Christ

Олексій • 2 years назад

“He was punished for our peace, but with His wounds we are healed!” — Isaiah 53:5 Before James Caviezel played the role of Jesus in the film “The Passion of the Christ”, director Mel Gibson warned that the work would be extremely difficult and could negatively affect his career in Hollywood. Caviezel took on the (…)

Jesus, our substitute sacrifice

Олексій • 2 years назад

“For Christ also suffered once for our sins, to bring us to God, the Righteous for the unrighteous, though dead in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” — 1 Peter 3:18 A wealthy twenty-year-old was drag racing with his friends and hit a pedestrian to death. Although the young man received three years in (…)

A new commandment of love

Олексій • 2 years назад

“I give you a new commandment: Love one another!” —John 13:34 In a tradition that dates back to the thirteenth century, members of the royal family in Great Britain distribute gifts to the needy on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This custom is rooted in the meaning of the word “pure”, which comes (…)

Fruitful Christians

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And seeing a fig tree from afar, covered with leaves, He came to see if He would find anything on it.” — Mark 11:13 Cindy was excited about her new job with the charity. What an opportunity to change the world for the better! However, she soon discovered that her colleagues did not share her (…)