An undeserved gift

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, the first of whom is me.” — 1 Timothy 1:15 Recently, I was surprised to receive a gift from a friend. I didn’t think I deserved such a wonderful gift from her. She sent it when she found out I was stressed at work. Although she (…)

Return to God’s abode

Олексій • 3 years назад

“He will say to the Lord: “My protection and my fortress, my God”, – I hope in Him.” — Psalm 90:2 One evening while jogging near a construction site in our area, I saw a thin and dirty kitten that purred piteously and ran after me to my house. Now Mickey is a healthy, beautiful (…)

To see Jesus

Олексій • 3 years назад

“He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” —John 14:9 Leo was four months old, but he had never seen his parents. He was born with a rare disease that deprived him of his normal vision. For him, everything around was as if in a thick fog. So, doctors designed special glasses for him. (…)

God’s open arms

Олексій • 3 years назад

“When we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us.” — 1 John 1:9 Looking at the phone, I frowned and sighed. My friend and I had a serious disagreement about our children, and I knew I should have called back and apologized. I didn’t want to do it, because we still (…)

Good Shepherd

Олексій • 3 years назад

“As a shepherd looks over his flock… so I will look over My flock.” — Ezekiel 34:12 When Pastor Warren heard that a man in his church had left his wife and family, he asked God to help him meet the man by chance so they could talk. And the Lord helped! When Warren arrived (…)

The loneliest person

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And he was tried there in that prison house. And the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy.” — Genesis 39:20-21 On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left the space module and became the first people to set foot on the surface of the moon. However, we often forget about the (…)

I can only imagine

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return again to God who gave it.” — Ecclesiastes 12:7 I sat down in the church pew behind my friend. The worship group has just started singing the song “I Can Only Imagine”. Raising my hands, I praised God. The (…)

Mykola Sychev – Three prayers of Havvakum (02-05-2023)

Олексій • 3 years назад

? 02/05/2023 09:58 A live broadcast has begun on your channel: “Three Prayers of Avvakum” | Pastor Mykola Sychev 02/05/2023: https://youtu.be/dYn5cmgFCc0

What is your name?

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Do not call me: Naomi, – call me: Mara, because the Almighty has made me very bitter.” — Ruth 1:20 After the death of her first husband, Jen remarried. However, the children of the new husband did not accept her. Now he died too, and the children hated her for staying in the house where (…)

We are newcomers

Олексій • 3 years назад

“As a native among you, so will be for you a sojourner who lives with you.” — Leviticus 19:34 In a new country, everything was completely different: a new language, schools, customs, traffic, weather. They didn’t know if they would ever be able to adjust to it. Members of the church, which is located nearby, (…)