A Heart Broken By Sorrow
David reminds us that “the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite [crushed] spirit” (Ps.…
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Cowards Become Martyrs
All the disciples fled in the darkest hour when their lives were at stake. But it is very moving to see in church history that…
Relationship or Ritual?
Christianity is an intimate, growing relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. It is not a set of doctrines to believe, habits to practice, or…
The Prophet Micah – Introduction
Micah’s language is artistic yet clear and easy to understand. We do not have to be linguistic artists to be able to pass on God’s…
Question: How to Deal With A Believer Living in Sin?
Question: One person in my immediate family has turned away from the Lord and gone into the world and, as far as I can tell,…
You Have Only Little Faith? – God Recognizes It
Hebrews 11 has been called the “Heroes’ Hall of Faith.” It presents illustrations of faith, not in an abstract way, but in the real…
No Conversions?
The Lord commissioned the Japanese evangelist Matzuzaki to preach every day on a specific street in the village. Only after 1000 days – I.e., 1000…
When Sins of the Past Burden Us…
Even as redeemed ones, we often cannot forget our past sins. Whether we committed them before our conversion or afterwards, they can always come up…
When Love Is Missing…
1 Corinthians 13 is an extraordinary chapter. Why is that? Because it is about love. Not natural, human affection, but divine love (Greek: agape). At…
The Spirit of Solving Riddles
According to an ancient Greek legend, an oracle prophesied that the person who could untie the so-called Gordian knot would gain dominion over Asia. Many…
Pour Out Your Heart
Our Father wants His children to call to Him with the burdens of their heart. Have you cried out to God in faith? Be assured…
Question: Will All Unreached People Go To Hell?
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be…
The Prophet Amos – Introduction
The Messenger: The prophet Amos came from the small town of Tekoa, a few kilometers southeast of Bethlehem. He raised cattle and farmed there (1:1,…
All’s Well that Ends Well? – Gideon’s End
Unfortunately, Gideon’s ending was not positive. When the men of Israel asked him to rule over them following the victory over the Midianites, he had…
Conditions of Discipleship
Discipleship is not a walk in the park. It requires the complete dedication of the one who wants to follow the Lord. When the Lord…
Learning from Elijah and Elisha
Probably, no other men in the Bible are as often confused as Elijah and Elisha. This is initially due to their names: They sound very…
Works and Words
Luke refers to his Gospel in the words quoted. In the Gospel Luke is describing what the Lord did and taught. It is remarkable that…
Waiting…
As we learn to trust the Lord, perhaps no spiritual challenge is more difficult than waiting. A number of the Psalms and several of the…
Satan’s Tactics
At first glance, dealing with such a topic is certainly not edifying. Nevertheless, the Bible presents the devil to us as a real, existing…
What Will Happen to Our Planet? Chronological Order of Future Events
What will happen next? What will the future of our planet look like? The Lord is coming soon! We are convinced of this – and…