The Feet of the Lord
Just as the hands and eyes of the Lord Jesus make a deep impression on us, His feet also touch our hearts. Let’s take a…
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And What if There is no Spouse?
For most Christians, marriage at a certain age is a matter of course. But what is true for “most” is not valid for everyone. We…
Fear Not (Part 13/30) – God’s Love
Why should Daniel not be afraid here? Because God loved him! When I know that someone loves me, I am aware that this person means…
Offered in Silence
“While the king is at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance” (Song of Solomon 1:12) So spoke the bride of Solomon when she…
Different Rewards in Heaven
While it is true that there are no degrees of fitness for heaven, it is also true that there will be degrees of reward in…
Compassion – Your Pain is My Pain
The poor widow is on her way to the funeral of her only son. Her heart is bleeding, and her eyes are watering. Suddenly, someone…
My Grace is Sufficient for You
When Paul heard these words from the Lord, he was in an extraordinary situation. He had experienced something great. But immediately afterward, God had allowed…
Divorce and Remarriage?
The topic of divorce and remarriage is a hot topic among Christians. Opinions differ widely. Some say that divorce and/or remarriage are legitimate under certain…
Do All in His Name
Here I get the whole course of everyday life. Constantly, there are difficulties that I find in passing through this world. I say, “Shall I…
Fear Not (Part 12/30) – God’s Care and Provision
One job application rejection after the next, failing your final exams, rapidly rising prices, no savings, a sudden illness with long downtime. And then the…
Judgement in the Life of the Believer
Isn’t judgment a very serious subject? Yes, it is indeed, and may the Lord give us a deep impression of this. But I hope to…
A Task for Everybody
Has God given each of us a task, or are the tasks that God has given to people limited to just a few of us?…
Works of the Flesh or Fruit of the Spirit
Before getting into a more detailed study of the different features, let us observe some general differences. Those features mentioned in the verses 19-21 are…
Answered Prayers – Conditions (Part 2/2)
Today we want to continue with the second and final part about answered prayers. We have already seen that we need faith in God so…
Answered Prayers – Conditions (Part 1/2)
Prayer is the breathing of the soul and means living dependence on God. We may have heard this before. We have also read or heard…
The Hands of the Lord
“Strong is my Jesus’ hand” is the title of a well-known German hymn. Although it was written in 1825, the relevance of this statement has…
Question: Should Christians Give Tithes?
It is often said that Christians should tithe (cf. Leviticus 27:30). This is often linked to the collections in assembly meetings. Something like this: “Is…
Material Sacrifices – Well-pleasing to God
Paul’s letter to the Philippians was really an acknowledgment of a gift he had received from the believers in Philippi. We can probably assume that…
Encouragement for Service
Everyone who is in the service of their Lord in daily life knows situations of particular challenge – situations in which we recognize our own…
Fear not – Fighting Doubts (Part 11/30)
Faith and fear are closely linked. Faith drives out fear, but if faith is lacking, fear takes hold. The same applies to doubt: if we…