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Open the eyes of my heart

Олексій • 2 years назад

“That God… may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Him.” — Ephesians 1:17 In 2001, a premature boy named Christopher Duffley surprised doctors by surviving. At the age of five months, he entered the foster care system, and then he was adopted by his aunt’s family. The teacher noticed that four-year-old (…)

Choice

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Life and death I have set before you, blessing and cursing. And you choose life.” — Deuteronomy 30:19 A few weeks after the death of a close friend, I spoke with her mother. I did not dare to ask how she was doing, because I thought it inappropriate, because she was in grief. Eventually, I (…)

I see you!

Олексій • 2 years назад

“Now we see as if in a mirror, in a riddle, but later – face to face.” — 1 Corinthians 13:12 An ophthalmologist helped three-year-old Andreas choose his first glasses. “Look in the mirror,” he said. Andreas looked at his reflection and then turned to his father with a happy and loving smile. Then Andreas’ (…)

Refined design

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And God said: “Let the water bring forth… fowl that fly above the earth under the firmament of heaven.” — Genesis 1:20 An international research group has created a drone that imitates the movements of a specific bird – a swift. These birds can fly at a speed of up to 145 kilometers per hour (…)

Unremarkable people

Олексій • 2 years назад

“For the Lord, your God, is God in the heavens above and on the earth of fate.” —Joshua 2:11 In its films, Hollywood shows handsome superspies who drive around in luxurious Aston Martins and other expensive cars. But John Mendez, the former head of the CIA, paints the opposite picture. In real life, an agent (…)

Understanding crying

Олексій • 3 years назад

“He will be merciful to you at the voice of your supplication.” — Isaiah 30:19 If the baby cries, it means that he is tired or hungry. However, according to research by doctors at Brown University, some features of newborn crying can provide important information about other problems as well. With the help of a (…)

Compassion in action

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Finally, be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, merciful…” – 1 Peter 3:8 Making benches is not part of James Warren’s professional duties. However, he took up this craft when he saw a woman in Denver sitting in dust on the ground while waiting for a bus. This is humiliating, Warren thought. And so the 28-year-old HR consultant (…)

Faithful and unforgettable

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And all of them, having received the testimony of faith, did not accept the vow.” — Hebrews 11:39 Little Sean didn’t know what a real family was. His mother died, and his father rarely came home. Sean felt alone and unwanted. But a married couple lived nearby who decided to take care of him. They (…)

Have a question?

Олексій • 3 years назад

“What do you want me to do to you?” — Luke 18:41 Ann came to the surgeon for an examination. It was her old acquaintance. After the examination, the doctor asked: “Do you have any questions?” “Yes,” answered Anne. “Did you go to church on Sunday?” The question was not judgmental. With his help, the (…)

Following the example of Christ

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Do not be concerned about this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 In 2014, biologists caught a pair of orange seahorses off the coast of the Philippines. Along with part of the same orange coral that served as their home, they were taken to the California Academy of (…)