God's Glory Church

“Hear, O Israel, the decrees and laws which I speak in your ears today, and learn them, and be careful to do them.” — Deuteronomy 5:1 A few years ago, a train carrying two hundred and eighteen passengers derailed in northern Spain. 79 people died, and another 66 were hospitalized. The driver could not explain (…)

“But the parts of the body that seem weaker are much more needed.” — 1 Corinthians 12:22 A friend of mine works on a hospital ship called the Mercy of Africa. They provide free medical care to citizens of developing countries. Employees help hundreds of patients every day, whose illnesses could have remained without proper (…)

“He went to a lonely place and prayed.” — Luke 5:16 Green Bank (West Virginia) is a tiny settlement in the rugged Appalachian Mountains. It is similar to dozens of other towns in the area, with one important exception. None of its one hundred and forty-two residents have mobile Internet access. The reason is in (…)

And the Lord said to Moses: “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh.” — Exodus 6:1 In David’s homeland, believers in Christ were oppressed, their cattle were killed. David and his family lost everything they had and were scattered in different countries. David spent nine years in a refugee camp far from (…)

“For you are saved by grace through faith… not by works.” — Ephesians 2:8-9 We were decorating the church building for a special event and one of the sisters scolded me for my inexperience. When she left, another one came up to me and said, “Don’t worry. She’s one of those who needs extra grace.” (…)

“The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be wise and watchful in your prayers.” — 1 Peter 4:7 In June 1965, six teenagers from the island Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean set out to sea in search of adventure. They did not make themselves wait. On the very first night, (…)

“So that you do not grieve like others who have no hope.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Louise was a cheerful, playful girl. Everyone who looked at her smiled. But at the age of five, she fell ill with a rare disease and died. Her sudden departure was a terrible blow to Peter and Day-Day, her (…)

“I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers.” — Philemon 1:4 Every year in Great Britain there is a ceremony during which the reigning monarch distributes specially issued coins “Mondi Money”. In 2021, Malcolm Cloutt was honored to receive these coins from the hands of Queen Elizabeth II. This minister, who (…)

“And do not be drunk with wine in which there is debauchery, but rather be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18 The writer Scott McKnight tells how in his school years he experienced what he later called “the permeation of the Spirit.” In the Christian camp, the preacher urged the youth to submit to (…)

“And by the fire, a quiet gentle voice.” — 1 Kings 19:12 If you like peace and quiet, then there is a room in Minneapolis (Minnesota, USA) that you will like. It absorbs 99.99% of all sounds! This is the world-famous anechoic chamber of the Orfield Laboratory, which is called the quietest place on earth. (…)