Discipleship and Service

The Personal Care for One Another
Through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Besides the unique care of the Lord Jesus, the “great Shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20), and the…
Friedhelm Runkel October 9, 2026
There is a task for everyone
Naaman is a pitiable man. He has everything one could wish for: a respected job, the best connections to the king, and endless money. But…
Matthias Franke October 8, 2026
His Way of Getting Revenge | Romans 12:21
A Japanese Christian invented a special toothpaste that became a big seller. However, the dental care product was soon illegally imitated. But authorities uncovered the…
The good Seed September 29, 2026
Lines and Lessons
If we give away silver and know we will get back twice as much gold, giving is easy. And if we give money to God,…
unknown September 26, 2026
Moving to Higher Levels
“I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth.” (Isaiah 58:14) THOSE who fly through the air in airships tell us…
unknown September 16, 2026
Whose honor are you seeking?
Whose honor are you seeking? “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another, and you do not seek the glory that is…
F. W. Grant September 11, 2026
So that you may be filled (2/2)
So That You May Be Filled (02) The Content of the Prayers When we now come to the content of the prayers, we see this.…
Marco Leßmann June 28, 2026
So that you may be filled (1/2)
So that you may be filled (01) The Colossians had heard and accepted the word of truth of the gospel. The gospel had also borne…
Marco Leßmann June 25, 2026
In Bethuel’s House
In Bethuel’s House “And he said, ‘Come in, blessed of the LORD! Why do you stand outside? For I have made the house ready and…
Daniel Melui June 9, 2026
Am I open to Criticism?
The Challenge of Criticism No one likes being criticized. Least of all in front of others. Yet we can benefit from criticism. That happens if…
Ernst-August Bremicker May 29, 2026
„Get Up and Go“ – Peter (3/3)
Peters Initial Refusal While Philip is directly obedient, and Ananias hesitates fearfully, Peter refuses at first. When the Lord commands him in a vision to…
Alex Schneider May 28, 2026
Mission: Impossible
Gideon and his men face a huge army. The battle seems hopeless. Then it seems even more hopeless. Yet God grants His people a remarkable…
Gerrid Setzer May 27, 2026
„Get Up and Go“ – Ananias (2/3)
Ananias: Obedience Despite Fear While Philip may have found his assignment unclear and unattractive, Ananias experiences his mission as something far more serious—even life-threatening. The…
Alex Schneider May 23, 2026
„Get up and go“ – Philip (1/3)
This is a very strange assignment that Philip received from the Lord. He had just carried out fruitful work in Samaria, where many people converted.…
Alex Schneider May 18, 2026
Abraham and Lot
Reading time: 8 min It is extremely instructive to compare believers with one another in the Word of God: Lot with Abraham, Jonathan with David,…
Henri Rossier March 22, 2026
Forgiving, as God forgives
These expressions point, on the one hand, to the full extent of forgiveness—namely, that it must be unconditional, unlimited, and must not leave even the…
unknown March 19, 2026
The Neighbor’s Rice Field
This article deals with the story of Watchman Nee, a Chinese preacher, who exemplified Christian principles through an act of kindness, transforming conflict into an opportunity for faith and understanding.
The good Seed March 7, 2026
What fills your heart?
The things of this earth can sometimes fill our hearts so much that there is no room left for Christ. We find an excellent illustration…
Daniel Melui February 22, 2026
Christians and weapons
Those who advocate the participation of believers in war like to base their opinion on verses from Romans 13. Among other things, it says: “Therefore,…
Gerrid Setzer February 20, 2026
What are you fighting for?
Shammah was one of David’s heroes, as recounted in 2 Samuel 23. In his last words, David thought once again of what these brave men…
Daniel Melui February 18, 2026
Being beautiful – for God
Natural beauty counts for a lot these days. Many people care deeply about their appearance. They are willing to dig deep into their pockets and…
Daniel Melui February 16, 2026
Don’t curse!
It is a sad thing to be ruled by people who are incapable (“lad/boys”) or unwilling to do what needs to be done, preferring instead…
Gerrid Setzer February 15, 2026