God's Glory Church

“And He called His twelve disciples, and gave them authority.” — Matthew 10:1 The young woman could not sleep. She had been suffering from a physical disability for many years, and tomorrow she had to be the center of attention at a church fair to collect donations for her higher education. “However, I am not (…)

“Not even His brothers believed in Him.” — John 7:5 The Barker family Christmas video was perfect. Three shepherds in wide robes (younger sons) were sitting around a fire on a green lawn. Suddenly, an angel came down from the top of the hill – their older sister, who looked beautiful, except that the pink (…)

“God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin condemned sin in the flesh.” — Romans 8:3 At a garage sale, I saw a Christmas installation in a crumpled cardboard box. When I picked up the figure of the baby Jesus, I was amazed at the craftsmanship of all the details. (…)

“[Jonathan] was upset for David because his father had wronged him.” — 1 Samuel 20:34 The English poet William Cooper (1731–1800) found a friend in the person of pastor John Newton (1725–1807), a former slave trader. Cooper suffered from depression and attempted suicide several times. Newton visited him periodically, and they walked for a long (…)

“And whatever you do, do it from the heart, as if for the Lord, not for people!” — Colossians 3:23 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first black American woman to receive a doctorate in medicine. However, according to Rebecca herself, during her life (1831–1895) she was “ignored, despised and considered worthless.” Still, she remained faithful (…)