God's Glory Church

“For the Lord, your God, is God in the heavens above and on the earth of fate.” —Joshua 2:11 In its films, Hollywood shows handsome superspies who drive around in luxurious Aston Martins and other expensive cars. But John Mendez, the former head of the CIA, paints the opposite picture. In real life, an agent (…)

“He will be merciful to you at the voice of your supplication.” — Isaiah 30:19 If the baby cries, it means that he is tired or hungry. However, according to research by doctors at Brown University, some features of newborn crying can provide important information about other problems as well. With the help of a (…)

“Finally, be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, merciful…” – 1 Peter 3:8 Making benches is not part of James Warren’s professional duties. However, he took up this craft when he saw a woman in Denver sitting in dust on the ground while waiting for a bus. This is humiliating, Warren thought. And so the 28-year-old HR consultant (…)

“And all of them, having received the testimony of faith, did not accept the vow.” — Hebrews 11:39 Little Sean didn’t know what a real family was. His mother died, and his father rarely came home. Sean felt alone and unwanted. But a married couple lived nearby who decided to take care of him. They (…)

“What do you want me to do to you?” — Luke 18:41 Ann came to the surgeon for an examination. It was her old acquaintance. After the examination, the doctor asked: “Do you have any questions?” “Yes,” answered Anne. “Did you go to church on Sunday?” The question was not judgmental. With his help, the (…)

“Do not be concerned about this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 In 2014, biologists caught a pair of orange seahorses off the coast of the Philippines. Along with part of the same orange coral that served as their home, they were taken to the California Academy of (…)

“Wait for the Lord in silence and rely on Him.” — Psalm 36:7 I settled comfortably in the float capsule. This is a special camera that isolates a person from any external stimuli. My body floated in the liquid, as if in weightlessness. The music began to subside and gradually fell silent. The light gradually (…)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works in gentle wisdom by good conduct.” — James 3:13 Just before Easter 2018, a terrorist broke into the shopping center. He killed two people and took a woman hostage. Attempts to free her were unsuccessful, and then one of the policemen offered himself (…)

“And now they left the nets and followed Him.” — Matthew 4:20 The lighting was reduced in the conference center. Several thousand students bowed their heads. The preacher said the consecration prayer, and then invited those whom God calls to serve in foreign missions to stand up. My friend Lynette stood up from her seat. (…)

“If God is for us, then who is against us?” — Romans 8:31 “In the morning I thought I was worth a lot of money. Now I don’t know if I have even a dollar.” Former US President Ulysses Grant uttered these words the day a business partner appropriated all of his savings. A few (…)