Secret sins

Олексій • 2 years назад

“For God will bring every case to judgment, and everything is secret – whether it is good or evil.” — Ecclesiastes 12:14 The thief broke into the phone repair shop, broke the window glass and began to put phones and other things in his pockets. He tried to hide his face from the surveillance camera (…)

Heavenly wealth

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And the grace of our Lord increased greatly in me with faith and love in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Timothy 1:14 I expected eight bananas. Instead, when I opened the packages with products that were delivered to my home, I found twenty! I quickly realized that my move to England meant that I also went (…)

Search my heart, God

Олексій • 2 years назад

“A man looks at the face, but the Lord looks at the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 To reduce food waste, a supermarket chain in Singapore is selling slightly damaged fruits and vegetables at lower prices. Over the course of a year, this initiative made it possible to save more than 771,000 kg of products (…)

Charisma

Олексій • 2 years назад

“I will rejoice in Your decrees, I will not forget Your words.” — Psalm 118:16 My husband and I organized a student group and gave each participant a Bible. “God will use these priceless gifts to change your life,” I said. That evening, several students decided to read the Gospel of John together. We continued (…)

National camp

Олексій • 2 years назад

“And you will rejoice before the Lord, your God, seven days.” — Leviticus 23:40 We set up camp right under the stars, with nothing separating us from the boundless West African sky. A tent is not needed in the dry season. However, fire is crucial. “Never let the fire go out,” Dad warned, prodding the (…)

Serve for pleasure

Олексій • 2 years назад

“That we may be truthful in love, and grow in Him in everything, and He is the Head, Christ.” — Ephesians 4:15 Andrew Card was the chief of staff of US President George W. Bush. In an interview about his role at the White House, he said, “In every staff member’s office is a framed (…)