On God’s rails

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“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 (…)

“Son of joy. Trust or verify?” | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 30.07.2023

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? 07/30/2023 10:01 a.m. The #broadcast “Son of Joy. Trust or verify?” | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 07/30/2023: https://youtu.be/U4IMEvsBX7g

People from the lower deck

Олексій • 3 years назад

“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 (…)

Please be quieter

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“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 (…)

Long game

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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 (…)

Additional grace

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“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.” (…)

Faith of exiles

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“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, (…)

Hope in sorrow

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“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 (…)

“Between 1 and 42 chapters of the book of Job” | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 07/23/2023

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? 07/23/2023 10:01 a.m. #broadcast “Between 1 and 42 chapters of the book of Job” began on the Church of God’s Glory channel | Pastor Oleksandr Koltukov 07/23/2023: https://youtu.be/foyZPLPkDhU

Mention in prayer

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“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 (…)