Dmitri, a simple man who loved God and loved His word, lived in Russia when the communists took over. When churches were closed and the communists tightened their grip on Christians, Dmitri continued to openly share scriptures with his family. Through his open windows, the villagers would stand outside to … Continue reading →
What we see as a trap, God often uses as opportunities. The Israelites were trapped at the Red Sea, but God set the trap for the destruction of Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14). And, God’s power and protection were displayed, and God was honored and glorified. Elijah looked trapped … Continue reading →
In the early 1950’s in Russia, a group of three youth pastors, even in the face of communist opposition, were helping organize house churches. God was moving, and the pastors felt led to have a conference for the young people so they wouldn’t become discouraged and would know they weren’t … Continue reading →
Years ago, I worked with a man who was an avid hunter. During one of his hunting trips, he climbed a tree, tied himself to the trunk, and kept watch. After several hours, his eyes grew heavy and he fell asleep. When he woke, he looked down to discover … Continue reading →
Have you ever been completely overwhelmed at the myriad of the world’s problems, our country’s problems, your own problems, family problems, and friend’s problems, and the many, many problems, problems everywhere? Boy, I have! To change my perspective, I downloaded NASA space images on my computer screen saver. I first … Continue reading →
During my teenage years we lived in an old farmhouse. Our water supply came from a well far beyond its prime. The rusty water made it difficult to drink, as well as keep clothing, sinks, and the bathtub clean. Replacing the filter on the well helped, but only for a … Continue reading →
The other night I dreamed a pastor was telling everyone to hold something like a warm compress to their chests for two minutes and think about God. The idea sounded good, and yet in my mind; I heard the words “Run to the fire.” I woke and wondered how often … Continue reading →
