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Strength every day

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:17 “Every moment is a holiday” is a beautiful book with prayers for various occasions in life, including ordinary ones such as cooking or doing laundry. Everyday affairs often create a feeling of monotony and turn (…)

Deep waters

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Council in the human heart is deep water.” — Proverbs 20:5 When Bill Pinckney set out on a solo circumnavigation of the world in 1992, taking a challenging route around the perilous Great South Cape, he was driven by a lofty goal. Pinckney wanted to inspire and teach children through his journey. Among them were (…)

Personal responsibility

Олексій • 3 years назад

“They zealously spoiled all their deeds.” — Zephaniah 3:7 My friend’s eyes showed what I felt too – fear! We, two teenagers, had misbehaved and were now standing in front of the camp director. He, who knew our parents well, lovingly but firmly said that they would be very disappointed. We wanted to crawl under (…)

Wash me!

Олексій • 3 years назад

“You wash me – and I will become whiter than snow.” — Psalm 50:9 “Wash me!” Although no one wrote these words on my car, they had every right to appear on it. With this thought, I went to the car wash, like other drivers who want to rid their cars of the salt stains (…)

Who is worthy of praise?

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Every house is built by someone, and the One who built everything is God.” — Hebrews 3:4 From the spiral staircase to the spacious bedroom, from the hardwood floors to the plush carpeting, from the huge bathroom to the beautifully appointed office, the realtor outdid himself in showing the young couple their possible future home. (…)

From darkness to light

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And whoever acts according to the truth, he goes to the light.” —John 3:21 Nothing could bring Aakash out of his lingering depression. He was seriously injured in a car accident and was brought to a missionary hospital in Southwest Asia. Eight operations helped restore the bones, but Aakash could not eat. Depression began. He (…)

To help!

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Untie the shackles of ungodliness, loosen the bonds of the yoke and let the oppressed go free.” — Isaiah 58:6 David Willis lingered on the second floor of Waterstones, and when he came down he found the lights off and the doors locked. He was locked inside! Not knowing what else to do, he typed (…)

Freedom in the Spirit

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and observing that they were both uneducated and simple people, they were surprised and recognized them that they were with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13 Neither Orville nor Wilbur Wright had a pilot’s license. None of them even graduated from college. The brothers were engaged in the sale (…)

Chocolate snow

Олексій • 3 years назад

And Moses answered them: “This is the bread that the Lord gave you to eat.” — Exodus 4:15 p.m Once the residents of the Swiss Olten were surprised to see chocolate flakes falling from the sky. Soon the whole city was covered with them. The ventilation system of a local chocolate factory has failed, throwing (…)

Hope in all circumstances

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8 Have you ever done something in anger that you later regretted? When my son was suffering from drug addiction, I once said many harsh words to him. As a result, everything only got worse. Fortunately, he then met believers who encouraged him with (…)