The Response

“‘Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’” (John 12:28)   …

Why do you pray? | Lamentations 2:19

This article is about examining your real motives for prayer—whether you pray to truly speak with God or just to have prayed. It encourages honest, …

Trust in Self, or Trust in God?

This article is about Jesus’ warning to Peter that Satan would “sift” him, and how Christ’s prayer would keep his faith from failing. It explo…

When a crisis arises

This article explains how believers can respond to a crisis: obey authorities while seeking peace, avoid division, and stand firm so they don’t lose…

Lines and lessons (8)

The crown of life is not for the one who has never trembled, but for the one who, despite trembling, has not let go. (W. Kelly) * Courage is not the a…

Thankful to the End

When Jesus was 12, He went with His parents to Jerusalem for the Passover. About 21 years later, we see Him with His disciples as they eat His last Pa…

Revival – but how?

“Now Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the LORD his God, for he removed the foreign altars and high places, tore down the memorial sto…

Prayer: Learning from the Master

This article is about learning from Jesus’ prayers to shape our own: starting with praise and thanks, keeping God’s greatness in view, praying hum…

The regional Service of Shepherds

This article is about spiritual gifts—especially pastoral service—as divine gifts from Christ, distinct from natural abilities. It explains pastor…

Auf den Herrn warten

This article is about Jesus’ parable of watchful servants who stay ready for their master’s return. Their simple act of waiting reveals devotion�…

Rejoicing in the waters | Psalm 66:6

It is a profound statement that “through the waters,” the very place where we might have expected nothing but trembling, terror, anguish, and dism…

God Still Speaks, Even Today!

“‘Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’” (John 12:28)   Thre…

The personal care for one another

Through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13Alongside the unique care of the Lord Jesus, the “great Shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20), and …