Currently there are so many big things happening in the world. Jesus warned us clearly in Matt. 24 that there will be wars, famines, earthquakes, and more, and that nations will rise against nations, and that MANY will turn away from the faith, but that we must “see...

While a part of this world is in great suffering these days, we still receive grace to continue with our normal lives in safety. We can be grateful for so much, even while praying for those who suffer great loss; that the Lord will comfort those who cry out to Him and...

  (The Lord Jesus is the centre, not You or I) Scripture tells us about the Lord Jesus: “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3, NIV), and “He was in the world,...

If our security and peace is based on the worldly; wealth, relationships, our own power/understanding, success, or external things, then it is a false peace and security that will not last. Psalm 73:20 "As sleep flees when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you...

In Luke 2 we read that Jesus “grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favour was on him. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover… After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy...

"We have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not seem to come from us. "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not...

Romans 12:1 -> “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present/offer your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of...

During difficult times, God often reminds us that “ALL things work for the good for them who love the Lord and are chosen by Him according to His purposes.” (Romans 8:28) SPURGEON wrote regarding Romans 8:28 “We know that God sits in the stern-sheets of the vessel...

  Today is International Women's Day on the calendar. In Finland, the celebration has been quite quiet, but in Albania it was a big day when we lived there.   Restaurants were filled with women who had reserved tables for their groups. Joy and chatter were at their...