Father’s Gift by unknown A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his … Continue reading »
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Saturday’s story: On the other side
On the other side by unknown A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was leaving the room after paying a visit, and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly the doctor said, “I don’t know.” “You don’t know?” the man said. “You, a … Continue reading »
Saturday’s story: Heaven and hell
Heaven And Hell by unknown Little Johnny had heard all about heaven and hell, about good and evil. But, being so young, it never really bothered him, and he never really thought about it. As he got a little older, and began to understand things better, he became curious. One day, he asked his mum, … Continue reading »
Saturday’s story: We are blessed
WE ARE BLESSED by Anonymous If you woke up this morning with more health than illness…. you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation…. you are ahead of … Continue reading »
Saturday’s story: They won’t let me in
They Won’t Let Me In by unknown It was a beautiful Sunday morning. People were filling the church to its full capacity! As they entered, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, topic of today’s sermon, what songs they would sing and who to pray for. At the end of the line stood an … Continue reading »
Saturday’s Story: The Barber Shop
The Barber Shop by unknown A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation and talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: “I … Continue reading »
Tuesday’s Tale: I have decided to follow Jesus
I know I have posted this video before, but for those of you who haven’t watched, please spare a few minutes :). I really love this hymn, and I really feel that it is a great song based on a great story. I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.
Saturday’s story: I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus Dr. P.P. Job in his book “Why God Why” About 150 years ago, there was a great revival in Wales, England. As a result of this, many missionaries came from England and Germany to North-East India to spread the Gospel. At the time, north-east India was not divided into … Continue reading »
the end’s coming, sooner or later. which direction will you choose?
Talking about the previous guest post, I have drawn specifically on the issue of sharing the gospel. And here’s my thoughts, again. It’s your mission. It’s my mission. It’s everybody’s mission. The gospel. Yes, I know that all non-believers that do not know Jesus will go to hell. But, I rarely thought about that. … Continue reading »
Message from Thessalonians regarding the end of the world.
In this guest post, Melanie shares her experience about her dreams of the end of the world. It’s a beautiful testimony, yet in the same time, a slap on our face, once again, for not trying hard enough. I hope this can be a blessing for all of us. Message from Thessalonians regarding the end … Continue reading »
Saturday’s story: forgiveness
The following is an extract from chapter 7 of Joyce Meyer’s book entitled, ‘Approval Addiction.” The scene is a courtroom in South Africa: A frail black woman about seventy years old slowly rises to her feet. Across the room and facing her are several white police officers. One of them is Mr. Van der Broek, … Continue reading »
church = body of Christ (?)
An ironic parody of church and the life of Christians… Hmm, how true is that? Well, well, food for thought.
Heaven is for real (2010)
rating: 3.5/5 When the ink stops stroking, and the words stop pouring to the paper, I know, it’s time to read others’ words. Heaven is for real, written by Todd Burpo, whose son went to heaven, and back, was just beautiful. I am reminded once again of the faith of a little child that I … Continue reading »
Faith
‘Let me explain the problem science has with religion.’ The atheist Professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand. ‘You’re a Christian, aren’t you, son?’ ‘Yes sir,’ the student says. ‘So you believe in God?’ ‘Absolutely. ‘Is God good?’ ‘Sure! God’s good.’ ‘Is God all-powerful? Can … Continue reading »
just a stranger
written by Marcella Purnama August 26, 2011 I WAS a stranger on a foreign land speaking a language that was not mine I walked passed the streets, the alleys, the stores I went out there, exposed myself, and tried to blend in Yet when the time came I would still be a stranger trying to … Continue reading »
Why are you here?
THE metaphysical question, although simple, is one that most people on earth do not know how to answer. Beginning my another mundane Monday with switching class (instead of going to the lecture at 10, I decided to go at 4), I open my laptop and start saying hello to the virtual world: what’s happening on … Continue reading »
Hillsong Conference 2011 – Priscilla Shirer part 2
Priscilla Shirer at Hillsong Conference 2011, photo by Hillsong Church In her second sermon, Priscilla Shirer talked about what we may call the ‘blessings in disguise’. She opened up by telling her personal experience, where at that time the place where she lives is so full of snow that people could not get out of … Continue reading »
Hillsong Conference 2011 – Priscilla Shirer part 1
Priscilla Shirer at Hillsong Conference 2011, photo by Hillsong Church When Priscilla walked up the stage and delivered her first message in the very first night of Hillsong Conference 2011, she totally blew me away. She spoke with authority and charisma, and I remembered leaning forward for the rest of her message (which caused a … Continue reading »
Hillsong Conference 2011 – Christine Caine
Christine Caine Christine Caine, photo by Gospel Flava Evangelism – Master Class session Christine Caine, with her strong passion in evangelism to reach the lost, has taken me aback and slapped me in the face. The church, is all about evangelism. Caine conveyed that there are 4 pillars of church: worship, teaching, discipleship, and evangelism. … Continue reading »
Hillsong Conference 2011 – John Maxwell part 2
Empowering Leadership In a stream session, John Maxwell was talking about his specialty – leadership. The first words that he said were leadership is easy, if you pay them to do it. Well, how true is that! He went on with saying that a leader is not about seeking answers, yet they need to be … Continue reading »
