Comfort on the doorstep

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And you shall write them on the side doors of your house and on your gates.” — Deuteronomy 6:9 While scrolling through my social media feed after the 2016 south Louisiana flood, I came across a friend’s post. Her house was badly damaged and there was a lot of cleaning and repair work to do. (…)

God’s mighty presence

Олексій • 3 years назад

“The Lord gives the word; there are many prophetesses.” — Psalm 67:12 In 2020, the United States celebrated the centenary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Old photos show the participants of the march with placards on which were written the words from the Psalm: “The Lord (…)

There are no hopeless ones

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Someday, when you are converted, strengthen your brother.” — Luke 22:32 Raj converted to Christ in his youth, but after some time he left his faith and began to live without God. However, social life did not bring satisfaction. So, Raj decided to restore his relationship with Christ and return to the church. However, one (…)

Complete loneliness?

Олексій • 3 years назад

“God heard the boy’s voice.” — Genesis 21:17 Sue’s family was falling apart before her eyes. Her husband suddenly left the house, and she, irritated and confused, stayed with the children. Sue asked her husband to go with her to a family counselor, but he refused, saying that he was fine and that she was (…)

God knows us

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And You, Lord, know me.” — Jeremiah 12:3 I recently saw a photo of a sculpture of Moses by Michelangelo. In the close-up, a small bulging muscle on the right arm was clearly visible. This muscle is called the Musculus abductor digiti minimi, and its sole function is to lift the little finger. Known as (…)

Obedience to God

Олексій • 3 years назад

“But Josiah… did not listen to the words of Necho, which were from God’s command.” — 2 Chronicles 35:22 When I was a student, I had to drive to college and home through boring, desert terrain. The road was long and straight, so I exceeded the speed limit more than once. First, the patrol service (…)

Love is real

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8 “I felt as if the rug had been pulled out from under my feet,” Jolie said. “The shock of what I found out was like a physical blow.” Jolie discovered that her fiance was dating someone else. Her previous relationships ended in a (…)

A refreshing oasis

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Blessed is the man who… meditates on His Law day and night.” — Psalm 1:1-2 Andrew and his family went on safari to Kenya, where they had the pleasure of observing a rich variety of animals visiting a small lake in the desert. Giraffes, hippos, animals and birds all yearned for a nourishing source of (…)

Peace in Christ

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 A restless soul will never be satisfied with wealth and success. The recently deceased popular singer could confirm this truth. His records have been in the top 10 country music albums nearly forty times, and no (…)