We look forward to the time, according to the Scriptures, when we will do what we have been called to become – kings and priests (civil and religious leaders) in the Kingdom of God (Revelation 5:10). (more…)

If you could chose whatever you want for this life, what would you choose? (more…)

Do we appreciate the calling God has given to all His firstfruits? We are all called to be part of team to serve with our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. (more…)

During the Second World War the situation was hopeless for many in the Third Reich. Those who rebelled against the Nazi party were mercilessly punished. But there was one man who got away with it. His name was Albert. He lived in Austria. (more…)

You probably have never heard of a "doctrinal drawer." But all Christians need one in their walk with God – and one another. (more…)

"Eigenlob stinkt" — that's what a German proverb says. It may not only stink, it also does not promote harmony within our Christian fellowship. (more…)

Last month Pentecost marked the end of the spring festival season. The autumn festivals are now three months away. As we know, Feast of Trumpets symbolizes the return of Jesus Christ. Pentecost commemorates the day when the New Testament Church began. How do we "bridge" the time — symbolically speaking — between the festival seasons? (more…)

In early June the news media in the state of Iowa hailed a 33 year old father a hero after he saved his daughter from an attack dog that had mauled her. The police were called to the house, and when they arrived, they found the father lying on his back in the front yard as the dog attacked him after he had gotten the dog off his daughter. The attack dog had locked his bite on the father and would not let go, so the police had to use their pistols to free the man from the dog's grip. (more…)

Are we in the church "one" as Jesus and His heavenly Father are? Jesus Christ set us an example of being "one" and showed us how we can be "one" with another and work well with others as He and His Father did — and do. (more…)

Just a few days ago on Pentecost we were reminded of the birth of the New Testament church. With the outpouring of the holy spirit God fulfilled Jesus’ promise to His disciples. Jesus had told them that they would receive "power from on high" (Luke 24:49). Shortly before His ascension to heaven, just ten days before Pentecost, Jesus associated this power with the preaching of the gospel (Acts 1:6-8). (more…)