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 (…)

As it is

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And He called His twelve disciples, and gave them authority.” — Matthew 10:1 The young woman could not sleep. She had been suffering from a physical disability for many years, and tomorrow she had to be the center of attention at a church fair to collect donations for her higher education. “However, I am not (…)

In all our affairs

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Because this is our praise, the testimony of our conscience that in the holiness and purity of God… we lived in the world.” — 2 Corinthians 1:12 In 1524, Martin Luther shared the observation: “All merchants have one general rule, their main principle: As long as I make a profit and satisfy my lust, I (…)

In one rhythm

Олексій • 3 years назад

“In the beginning God created Heaven and earth.” — Genesis 1:1 People have always loved listening to stories. Long before the appearance of writing, knowledge was transmitted through stories. Listening and reading fairy tales gives us pleasure. As soon as the words “Once upon a time…” are heard, we are immediately full of attention. An (…)

When you are afraid

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him: ‘The Lord is with you, brave man!’” – Judges 6:12 I was appointed to undergo a medical examination. Although I didn’t have any health problems recently, I was still scared. Memories of an unexpected diagnosis that had been given to me in (…)

Perfect picture

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Not even His brothers believed in Him.” — John 7:5 The Barker family Christmas video was perfect. Three shepherds in wide robes (younger sons) were sitting around a fire on a green lawn. Suddenly, an angel came down from the top of the hill – their older sister, who looked beautiful, except that the pink (…)

The power of God’s Word

Олексій • 3 years назад

“My Word … does not return to Me empty, but it will do what I desired.” — Isaiah 55:11 On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the moon. After flying around the planet ten times, they sent a series of pictures of (…)

Grandma is a whale

Олексій • 3 years назад

“My mouth will tell your truth.” — Psalm 70:15 The whale, which the scientists called “Grandma”, obviously understands what role it plays in the life of the “grandson”. The kitten’s mother recently died, and the orphaned cub is not yet old enough to survive without protection and care. Grandma, who is over eighty years old, (…)

God of fun

Олексій • 3 years назад

“The Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in every sorrow.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 A young mother was following her daughter, who was pedaling her little bicycle with all her might. However, gaining too much speed, the girl lost control, fell off the bike, injured her ankle and cried. (…)