God's Glory Church

“And do not be concerned about this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 In the waters of Indonesia and near the Great Barrier Reef lives a “master of disguise” – a mimic octopus that knows how to hide well. Like other octopuses, it can change color to blend (…)

“Blessed is the man who endures the test.” — James 1:12 One famous photograph shows a shoe print on a gray surface. This is the footprint of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, which he left on the moon in 1969. Scientists say that this trace is most likely still there. There is no water or air on (…)

“And you will love your neighbor as yourself.” — Leviticus 19:18 A fun game in the youth group contained an important lesson: instead of changing neighbors, you should learn to love the ones you have. Participants sat in a circle, and one stood in the center. The one who was standing asked one of those (…)

“God is a refuge for us.” — Psalm 61:9 Long ago, herds of bison roamed here. Indians roamed the prairies after bison. Then the settlers came here with their herds and tried to cultivate the land. Later, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the US entry into World War II, the area was (…)

“Do not quench the spirit.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:19 I knew that after the hurricane there would be no electricity in the house (an unpleasant but common occurrence in our area), however, entering the room, I instinctively reached out and flicked the switch. Of course, nothing happened. As before, I remained in the dark. This (…)

“The Lord does not resist… but he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to perish.” — 2 Peter 3:9 At the end of his life, John Perkins left a message to the people he was parting with. Perkins, a prominent proponent of racial reconciliation, said, “Repentance is the only way to (…)

“Many publicans and sinners sat with Jesus.” — Mark 2:15 I recently found myself in a place that I have seen many times in movies and on TV – Hollywood! The huge white letters lined up on the famous hill could be seen from the palm of my hand from my hotel window. But besides (…)

“Because You are with me.” — Psalm 22:4 At seven in the evening, Huey Liang finished his leftover rice and fish balls in his kitchen. Chua’s family was also having dinner in the apartment next door. Their cheerful laughter and lively conversation could be clearly heard in the silence of Huei Liang’s apartment, where he (…)

“Because where your treasure is, there will be your heart!” — Matthew 6:21 At the end of the 18th century, a young man discovered a mysterious depression on Oak Island in Nova Scotia (province of Canada). Deciding that there are pirate treasures buried here, perhaps Captain Kid himself, he and his friends began to dig. (…)

“And Israel saw the strong hand that the Lord showed in Egypt, and that people began to fear the Lord!” — Exodus 2:31 p.m In August 2021, when Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast, the seemingly impossible happened. The force of the wind turned out to be so great that the current of the mighty (…)