Abraham Part 4 – “HERE I AM”
God kept His promise to Abram and Sarah and gave them a son, whom they called Isaac. At this stage of Abram’s life, God had changed his name to Abraham, which means “father of a multitude”. Abba Father God would increase the nation and generations through Isaac. “Some...
Abraham Part 3 – Fragile humanity
Abraham was a normal human being like us, and he was also prone to sins. Twice he asked his wife Sarah to tell others that she was his sister and not his wife. This happened in both Egypt with Pharaoh (Genesis 12) and in Gerar with king Abimelech. (Genesis 20)....
ABRAHAM, Part 2 – Making right choices
On his way to Canaan, where God called Abram to move, he came to Bethel where he and Lot settled for some time. They both had huge flocks, herds of animals, and so many possessions that they could no longer live together. Humble Abram told Lot – “Is not the...
ABRAHAM Part 1 – New beginnings
Abraham was best known for his faithfulness and his righteousness. Reading his story is like reading a most amazing yet true novel where we can glean spiritual insights, encouragements and how to be victorious during challenging times. Abraham, first known as Abram,...
Managing during uncertain times
We currently live in very uncertain and difficult times. Jesus’ predictions in Matthew 24 about the End times are coming to pass. So, what do we do while we wait for Christ’s Second Coming? Firstly, we need to be alert, to watch and pray. In Matthew 26:41,...
Web For Women 2025
The Web for Women site celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Its existence has been an encouragement to many. Maria Hietanen launched the site in 2015 on the Avainmedia platform. The site's activity has sometimes been quiet, but it has persevered throughout all...
Web For Women 2025
Web for Women -sivusto täyttää tänä vuonna 10 vuotta. Sen olemassaolo on ollut monille rohkaisuna. Maria Hietanen käynnisti sivuston 2015 Avainmedian alustalle. Sivuston käyttö on välillä ollut hiljaista, mutta se on sinnitellyt eteenpäin kaikki nämä vuodet....
Declared righteous in Christ
The apostle Paul teaches in 2 Corinthians 17 onwards, what we have become in connection with the new birth. We are new creations in Jesus Christ. The old has passed away. God transferred all our sins to Jesus, who was pure from sin. He bore the full punishment for our...
God’s ways
Isaiah 55:8-9 states: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” God is sovereign. We are flesh and...
Our work – an act of WORSHIP
Work can be enjoyable, rewarding, exhausting or challenging, sometimes because of the people with whom we must work with, rather than the work itself. When we use our God-given skills, all work can be an act of worship. When God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his...