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The winners

Олексій • 3 years назад

“In all this we win through Him who loved us.” — Romans 8:37 When my husband coached our son’s basketball team, he would reward the players with a holiday party at the end of the year and celebrate their achievements throughout the season. One of the youngest players, Dustin, came up to me at a (…)

Who are you, Lord?

Олексій • 3 years назад

“He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’” – Acts 9:5 At the age of sixteen, Louis Rodriguez was already going to prison for selling drugs. Now, arrested for attempted murder, he is back in prison and awaiting a life sentence. However, it was there that God spoke to him. While behind bars, young Louis remembered his (…)

Made for adventure

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, possess it.” — Genesis 1:28 I recently made an amazing discovery. Walking down the path to a clump of trees near my house, I discovered a hidden playground: a ladder made of sticks that led to an observation deck; a swing made from coils of old ropes (…)

Nesting place

Олексій • 3 years назад

“I’m…going to prepare a place for you.” —John 14:2 Shore swallows, small birds belonging to the sparrow family, dig their nests on the banks of rivers. The development of land businesses in the south east of England has reduced the habitat for their population and there is less and less space for the birds to (…)

New vision

Олексій • 3 years назад

“I will make a road in the desert, and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 After putting on my new glasses, I entered the worship hall, took my seat, and saw my friend sitting right across the aisle on the other side. I waved her hand. She looked so close and clear that I (…)

Rescue mission

Олексій • 3 years назад

“I trust in You, O Lord, You will answer, O Lord my God!” — Psalm 37:16 Volunteers, members of an organization for the rescue of domestic animals in Australia, found a stray sheep. The dirty wool (which weighed over 75 pounds) made it difficult for her to move. The rescuers assumed that the sheep had (…)

A small beginning

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Bethlehem-Ephrates, though you are small… out of you… will come the One who will be the Lord in Israel.” — Micah 5:1 The Brooklyn Bridge, after its completion in 1883, was considered the “eighth wonder of the world.” However, for the implementation of this project, it was important to first stretch a thin wire from (…)

Choose joy

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say: rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4 Keith felt depressed as he slowly made his way between the rows of groceries. His hands were shaking from the first signs of Parkinson’s disease. When did the quality of his life begin to deteriorate? What will this mean for his wife (…)

A decent finish

Олексій • 3 years назад

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 In 2019, the World Sports Veteran Games took place in Poland. India’s oldest athlete, Man Kaur, took part in them. She was 103 years old. Amazingly, Man Kaur won gold in four events (javelin, shot (…)

Grace in the midst of chaos

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And they rejoiced that they became silent, and He brought them to the desired harbor.” — Psalm 106:30 I was peacefully dozing when suddenly a sharp sound came from the basement that made the walls vibrate. It was my son who took the chord on his electric guitar. The drowsiness disappeared immediately. After a few (…)