Farewell words

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“The Lord does not resist… but he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to perish.” — 2 Peter 3:9 At the end of his life, John Perkins left a message to the people he was parting with. Perkins, a prominent proponent of racial reconciliation, said, “Repentance is the only way to (…)

The gospel in unexpected places

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Many publicans and sinners sat with Jesus.” — Mark 2:15 I recently found myself in a place that I have seen many times in movies and on TV – Hollywood! The huge white letters lined up on the famous hill could be seen from the palm of my hand from my hotel window. But besides (…)

When alone

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Because You are with me.” — Psalm 22:4 At seven in the evening, Huey Liang finished his leftover rice and fish balls in his kitchen. Chua’s family was also having dinner in the apartment next door. Their cheerful laughter and lively conversation could be clearly heard in the silence of Huei Liang’s apartment, where he (…)

Легкі гроші

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Because where your treasure is, there will be your heart!” — Matthew 6:21 At the end of the 18th century, a young man discovered a mysterious depression on Oak Island in Nova Scotia (province of Canada). Deciding that there are pirate treasures buried here, perhaps Captain Kid himself, he and his friends began to dig. (…)

God’s mighty power

Олексій • 3 years назад

“And Israel saw the strong hand that the Lord showed in Egypt, and that people began to fear the Lord!” — Exodus 2:31 p.m In August 2021, when Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast, the seemingly impossible happened. The force of the wind turned out to be so great that the current of the mighty (…)

Faith comes from hearing

Олексій • 3 years назад

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ.” — Romans 10:17 Pastor Bob suffered an injury that seriously affected his voice. This caused him to fall into a depression that lasted for fifteen years. What good is a pastor who can’t speak? He sought an answer to this question, pouring out (…)

Step by step

Олексій • 3 years назад

“This is a good and beautiful thing, so that brothers can live together!” — Psalm 132:1 Ten teams, each of three people, prepared for an unusual race. One participant in each team stood in the middle. His legs were tied at the ankles and knees to the legs of those who were nearby. The whistle (…)

True piety

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“Pure and unblemished piety before God and the Father of this father: to look over orphans and widows in their oppression.” — James 1:27 In the summer after my sophomore year of college, a classmate of mine died unexpectedly. I saw him a few days before he died and he looked great. We were young (…)

Life in freedom

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“Christ has set us free for freedom. So stand firm in it.” — Galatians 5:1 I grew up in Texas, where there are many African-American churches. Every year on June 19, they organize festive processions and picnics. But only at the age of nineteen I learned about the origin of this holiday. It began to (…)

Repair

Олексій • 3 years назад

“That is why I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth has its name.” — Ephesians 3:14-15 The garage at my parents’ house holds many memories. For example, on Saturdays, dad would roll the car out into the yard so that we could go about our business (…)