God's Glory Church

“Carry one another’s burdens, and thus you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 When a woman in our newly formed Bible study group experienced a problem, we all unexpectedly began to share a deep personal experience. Someone’s father died. Someone went through a divorce. Someone had a completely deaf baby. Someone barely (…)

“May your reward be full from the Lord… that you have come to hide under His wings!” — Ruth 2:12 Maria decided to have lunch at a fast food restaurant. When she sat down at an empty table and started eating a hamburger, she noticed a young man sitting nearby. His clothes were dirty, his (…)

“Only kindness and mercy will accompany me all the days of my life.” — Psalm 22:6 One day I was walking down the street and another man was walking a block away. He had several packages in his hands. Suddenly he tripped and fell. Passers-by helped him to get up and collect the scattered things. (…)

“She… spoke about Him to everyone who was waiting for the liberation of Jerusalem.” — Luke 2:38 On a busy day before Christmas, an elderly woman walked into the post office. Watching her slow walk, a patient post office worker greeted the woman: “Greetings, young lady!” His words sounded friendly, but some may have heard (…)

“Give us this day our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11 One Saturday morning, our young children decided to get up early and prepare breakfast for themselves. And my wife and I tried to sleep at least until seven in the morning after a hard week. But suddenly there was a rumble in the kitchen. I (…)

“And whatever you do, do it from the heart, as if for the Lord, not for people!” — Colossians 3:23 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first black American woman to receive a doctorate in medicine. However, according to Rebecca herself, during her life (1831–1895) she was “ignored, despised and considered worthless.” Still, she remained faithful (…)

“I have indeed seen the trouble of My people who are in Egypt… and I have come down to deliver them.” — Exodus 3:7-8 It seemed that the Christmas tree was engulfed in fire. Not artificial, made of electric garlands, but real! Friends invited our family to a traditional German holiday, “like in the good (…)

“Be an example for the faithful in word, in life, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity!” — 1 Timothy 4:12 In 2011, after ten years of childlessness, my wife and I decided to move to another country. Although it was exciting to move, I had to leave the radio job I loved. Feeling (…)

“But encourage one another every day as long as it’s called ‘Today’.” — Hebrews 3:13 After another week of exhausting health problems, I collapsed on the couch. I didn’t want to think about anything. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I couldn’t even pray. Disappointment and doubts were a heavy burden on the soul. (…)

“A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 Have you ever met a rattlesnake? If so, then you probably noticed that the closer you got to her, the louder she made the sound. A study in the scientific journal Current Biology shows that when a threat approaches, (…)