Tears of praise

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Sing to the Lord, His saints, and glorify the memory of His sanctuary.” — Psalm 29:5 Many years ago I took care of my mother while she was in hospice. I am grateful to God for the four months that He allowed me to serve her, and I asked Him to help me through the (…)

God speaks to us

Олексій • 3 years назад

And Samuel answered: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:10 I got a call from an unknown number. I often send calls like this to voicemail, but this time I answered. A stranger politely asked if I had a moment to spare and if he could share a short Bible passage (…)

Take advantage of the opportunity

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Do the work of the evangelist.” — 2 Timothy 4:5 While waiting to start university, twenty-year-old Shin decided to devote three summer months to serving in a youth missionary organization. It seemed like an inappropriate time for this, given the restrictions related to COVID-19, which prohibited in-person meetings. However, Shin found a way to serve. (…)

Strength in weakness

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And the Lord said to Gideon: “The people that are with you are numerous.” — Judges 7:2 When my son was about three years old, I had an operation, after which I had to recover for a month. Even before the procedure, I imagined how I was lying in bed, and a pile of dirty (…)

“Jesus Yosypovych. Son of David, Son of Abraham, Adam, God” | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 04/09/2023

Олексій • 3 years назад

? 04/09/2023 10:02 a.m. #broadcast “Jesus Yosypovych. Son of David, Son of Abraham, Adam, God” | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 04/09/2023: https://youtu.be/S0O2FLY16BI

Healing the soul

Олексій • 3 years назад

“By his wounds we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5 On Easter Sunday 2020, the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, which towers over Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, was illuminated in a special way, making Jesus dressed as a doctor. The bright image of Christ in the image of a doctor was made in support (…)

Running to Jesus

Олексій • 3 years назад

“They both ran together, but the second disciple ran ahead, faster than Peter, and arrived at the tomb first.” — John 20:4 On a trip to Paris, Ben and his friends visited one of the famous museums. Although Ben did not study art, he admired Eugene Burnand’s painting “The Disciples Peter and John Running to (…)

Red drops

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And His sweat became like drops of blood that floated to the ground.” — Luke 22:44 While visiting the Scottish National Gallery, I paid attention to the painting style and bright colors of one of the many paintings by the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, “Olive Trees”. According to many historians, this painting was inspired (…)

A call to serve

Олексій • 3 years назад

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” — Matthew 20:28 Thirteen-year-old DiEvion accepted the challenge to serve others. He and his mother heard a story about a man who encouraged children to mow fifty lawns for free during summer vacation. The goal was to help veterans, single mothers, people (…)

More than a part

Олексій • 3 years назад

“If anyone wants to follow Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” — Matthew 16:24 We all leave a part of us behind when we move to a new place. However, for a long-term stay in the village of Villa las Estrellas in Antarctica, in a cold and deserted (…)