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How I became overflowing with thankfulness.
It’s possible to place all my trust in God. He guides my life.
Sometimes “talents” might mean something very different to what you might think.
Samuel was special from childhood. His story shows us how important it is to listen to God’s voice and to obey it, whatever it takes.
Who or what decides if I will become irritated with those around me?
A film in English class made me think about the effect my words have on those around me.
With so much “information” available and everyone trying to tell us that they are telling the truth, how is it possible to know what actually is true?
“Be thankful in all circumstances.” How can we do that?
The Bible tells us to “always be joyful”. But how is that possible?
To you who are really fighting hard to overcome sin and are still not getting it right: It shall succeed!
Even though my feelings often seem to change without warning, I’ve learned the secret to getting them under control so that they don’t rule over me.
“Your thoughts are free,” they say. But are they really? Do you experience true freedom in your thought life?
His own experiences have proved that this life is real.
Being able to look forward to the day that I meet my Saviour and receive the reward of a faithful life, is one of the greatest benefits of being a Christian.
Do you ever feel like everything is against you? That’s how I feel today.
We are called to be children of God. But what do we need to be called children of God?
Deborah was a prophetess and judge in Israel. She is a powerful example of how faith in action works!
Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do I need Him?
Jesus could see what Nathanael was like before even speaking to Him. What was so special about Nathanael?
Have you heard of the “now” way?
Some schools have “show and tell” days. I thought about how that also applies when we want to share the gospel with others …
This will definitely make you happier!
It is not a bad thing to know your weakness when it comes to sin. No, not at all! But do you know where you can get power from?
As Christians, what can we hope for in the new year?
The Christmas season can be so busy that we can easily forget what we are celebrating.
She was just a normal young woman from Nazareth, but she became the mother of Jesus Christ. Why her?
This great joy that the angels spoke about so long ago changed everything, and it can still completely change our lives today.
Let us joyfully tell the good news about everything that is now possible by faith in Jesus Christ!
The story of Mary and Elizabeth in the Bible tells of a wonderful friendship. What made their friendship so solid?
In the daily battle that a Christian must fight against sin, we need to know how to keep standing!
Have you counted the cost?
The surprising truth about how difficult it is to be nice.
Satan’s goal is to separate us from God. This is how we can stop him.
Believing is more than just agreeing that the Bible is true.
How a bomb threat tested my confidence in God.
We all have sinful desires in our nature which try to trick us into doing evil. How can we be saved from these?
Do you have a High Priest that understands your weaknesses and helps you to overcome?
I’ve learned that the way to be with difficult people is by learning to manage my own reactions.
The apostle Paul writes, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
Everyone wants world peace, but creating peace starts with me.
The goal is not to have as much as possible of this world, but to let go of everything.
Read how some young people do this in their daily lives.
Sometimes I wished that I could just magically stop caring what other people thought about me.
God wants to have our spirit, and He wants to make His home in us again. How does He do this?
To believe in God is to believe that He exists and that His Word is true. And if we believe this, it should have a great effect on our daily life …
If you want to convince someone to become a Christian, a faithful life speaks louder than words.
There can be many reasons for “doing the right thing”. What is your reason?
The truth behind the way we need to serve.
A death in the family got me thinking ...
I knew I wasn’t living the way I should as a disciple, until a life-changing experience forced me to come closer to God.
This verse is like an agreement between me and God: “God is against the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.”
What drives us to do the good works that we do?
Are you actively doing something to stop sinning?
What will it take for us to obey?
Do you long to have the fruit of the Spirit?
It is important to understand that sinning and being tempted to sin are two different things.
What is the purpose of today?
My life totally changed when I finally met people who preached the life of Christ – and lived it.
“Where do I go from here?” was a question that was burning in the heart of a young man from Cameroon after he was converted.
My life changed when I discovered how much better it is to give than to receive.
Becoming like God’s Son depends on this one very important thing.
How would it feel to find out that your life has been useless?
How simple, everyday things were slowly breaking down my relationship with God.
Am I free to serve God, or am I bound by what others might think about me?
It is very difficult to explain what faith is in just a few words, but there are a few important things that can help us to get a good understanding of it.
The Bible speaks about deceiving yourself, and this can happen more easily than you think. But there is also an easy way to avoid it.
Could I have achieved more if only my circumstances had been different?
When we have a spirit of faith, God can help us to overcome things that may look totally impossible.
In my work with customers, I meet people with all sorts of personalities.
Are you ready for the truth?
Faith can turn things around, even in the darkest night. Do you believe that?
I never expected to become someone who believed in God.
Even though Anelle has been living with a disease for many years, she is a young woman who has learnt to be deeply satisfied.
No matter how different we are from one another, there is something that is the same for all of us …
Why shouldn’t I be afraid in these uncertain times? What does God’s Word say about this?
What true Christianity really looks like.
There’s only one thing that can really make you happy and give you rest.
Just think if you can say at the end of your life: “That was far better than I ever thought it would be!”
I’ve read the Bible and learned from it all my life, but how can I know for sure that the Bible is actually true?
It’s all about stopping the small thoughts before they become big problems.
The gospel is described as a “way”, because a “way” is something you walk on. On a “way” there is movement and progress.
The greatest promise that God has given us is that we can be changed completely!
There are many people who come to Jesus. But not many of them become disciples.
The first step towards a new and meaningful life.
In every situation, there is one thing you can control.
We all have things or people we turn to when we need comfort. But do you get true and lasting comfort?
How am I using these opportunities?
Satan comes with discouraging thoughts that it will never succeed for you. Do you need to listen to him?
Where do your “opinions” come from – the things you believe and feel so strongly about? Are you always right, and what should you do when you think you are right, but others have a different opinion to you?
It is really nice to have fellowship with others. But why is fellowship needed?
Do you find you are still doing bad things, even though you really want to do what is good?
“What does your future look like? Have you planned out your life?” I had to stop and think before I answered.
I’m only young once. How do I use that short time in my life?
Do you feel restless and does your life seem empty? Are you worried about many things and do you have many questions?
Jesus spoke words of life that could save people. His authority came from doing the Word. We can get the same authority.
When our hope is in Christ, we have a hope for a future in the greatest and eternal glory.
What are the motives and results of my love? Do I have a love that only thinks about myself or a life-giving, unselfish love?
It is important to be watchful, so that we notice when we are being tempted to sin, even if the thought seems harmless.
God wants to lead our spirit to peace and rest. Will we let Him do it?
Why do you do or say certain things? Are you worrying about what others might think? Do you want to be free?
Have you ever had a day when everything seems to go wrong?
What exactly is “my way”, and how does “my way” fit into serving God?
Isn’t what you do as a Christian on Monday the most important question?
We are all tempted to sin, but if we want to overcome sin, we need to take action!
Blaming others is almost as natural as breathing for many people.
Following these three lessons will help you to have good, blessed, healthy relationships!
Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. The Bible is full of people who had these fruits in their lives, and they are examples for us to follow!
We are human. We sin. Is that the end of the story?
“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:8.
This is what pulled me out of a dangerous pit of depression during a very difficult time in my life.
It can be hard to find the meaning of life when every day is just passing by the same as the one before, until you start looking at life in a completely new way.
Do you pray in the way that the Bible says you should pray?
Why you can always be thankful and happy, no matter what your situation is or how you feel.
God wanted us to be alive, but for what reason?
We mustn’t let Satan make things difficult for us.
To share in the godly nature means that my nature becomes like God’s nature – through His creating work in me!
We all know that blaming others never helps the situation, yet this way of reacting lies in our nature from the beginning …
There is judgment that is a help, and there is a judgment that is corrupt and harmful. One is light and one is dark. Read more here!
An extremely good life that can be lived by anyone, anywhere, anytime. If you really want it.
There is a battle we have to fight, a battle against sin – which is the root of all suffering.
The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and governments.
We all have very good reason to be kind to one another and show compassion and understanding!
A simple faith in God brings results.
It’s not a secret! Jesus teaches us clearly in the parable of the widow who didn’t give up.
This past year has not been easy, but I have every reason to be full of faith for the future.
A positive and hopeful message for the year ahead.
How can the future be positive and bright when all the news is so negative?
In the Bible, Jesus has been given many different names. Did you ever think about what some of these names and titles mean to us personally?
Do we know that God is always very near to us? Every day, throughout our whole life?
A sign I saw on the way to work made me think about the first Christmas in Bethlehem.
Have you thought about Jesus, God’s only Son, and what He did so that we could be His brothers and sisters?
At Christmas we think of our Saviour. But what does that mean for us?
Not all of us are born emotionally strong, and that’s okay. But here’s what we can do when our thoughts and feelings try to pull us down.
It’s easy to send messages through social media. But have you thought about the results?
The Bible is very clear about forgiving others. But why is it so important, and how will I be able to forgive them?
God has given every person a soul and a spirit. What is the difference between these two?
With the help of the gospel it is possible to come completely free from pornography.
We do not need to feel guilty when we are tempted. Here’s why …
The parable in John 15 can seem a bit difficult to understand. Jesus is the vine, we are the branches, and God is the gardener. What does this all mean?
People must be able to see God’s word in our life.
A message of hope for anyone who feels like they aren’t good enough.
Is it possible to be tempted and not know it? Is it possible to sin without knowing? What does it mean to be tempted?
The narrow way is the way to life. It means giving up something – but the results are amazing!
The list of things I can’t do is endless. But I can do the small part that is right in front of me.
Have you ever felt that sometimes God doesn’t listen to you? Why does God not want to answer your prayers?
How can James say that we should be “full of joy” in our trials? How can suffering be joyful?
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and it is on this rock that the Church is built.
This is the key to overcoming sin in our life!
Jesus said that to be His disciple, you have to “take up your cross daily”. How can you do that?
What is God’s purpose for me? What is God’s will for my life?
Why doesn’t He make it easier for me to believe?
How badly do you want to overcome your sinful lusts and desires? Are you willing to run away from these sins until you get what you truly want – victory over them?
God hears more than my prayer, He sees the desire of my heart. What does He have to see in my heart to answer my prayers?
The great power of thankfulness can change a situation completely.
Linda found true freedom when she realised that there was only One whom she had to please.
Words are very powerful. They can build up or break down, encourage or destroy.
It can be hard enough to forgive someone who is sorry …
Evil suspicion is totally different from the example left by Christ, and comes from a lack of love. But there is a way out of these evil thoughts!
How can Jesus command us to love people? How can you make yourself love someone else?
Do I believe that the Christian life as it is described in the Bible is possible? It is so easy to become discouraged.
Is there any way to tell the difference between true Christians and those who aren’t?
God doesn’t ask about your past, who you are or what you can do. All He asks is if you’re willing …
The fruit of the Spirit is godly nature (love, patience, goodness, etc.) that becomes my nature when I die to sin.
This is my story – a story of faith.
It’s shocking how often people do this without thinking about how ungodly it is.
Do I need to completely change the way I read some of the verses in the Bible? Have I been reading them wrong all this time?
Pride is a sin that affects every person.
I had to fight a battle to overcome my inferiority complex, that feeling that I was of less worth and less important than others, and to have faith in God’s love for me as a person.
At one point I couldn’t control my worries and fear, but today I am a young woman with a positive outlook on life.
My life was changed in so many ways – and not the way you would expect.
Each day is a rich and precious gift from God, with new grace and new opportunities.
How can I stop being so easily influenced to doing what I know is wrong?
I realised that fear, although it was very real for me, was not from God. And then He showed me how to overcome it.
We all know jealousy is bad. But can I admit that I am actually jealous and not just comparing myself to my friends?
Have you ever thought this when you come in hard or difficult situations?
Hospitalised with COVID-19, the Bible verses that kept coming to his mind were something for Hermen to hold on to.
Doubt makes you powerless.
Seeking praise from people causes a lot of unrest, but it lies deeply in every human being. How can we become free from it?
Death is the great unknown. But as a Christian I have precious promises for my future.
Sometimes it can feel like there is pressure coming from all directions.
It is not a sin to be tempted to be jealous, but if you let it live and grow, it can destroy your life.
“All things happen for my best.” But how do I practice it in my daily life, like when I’m tempted to be jealous?
Rolf: Some people get angry quickly. I am one of them.
Almost all Christians look up to what is great, and they want their children to become great in the world. But this is not what God wants for us!
Jesus said that there are few who find the narrow way. Do you know how to find it or more importantly, how to walk on it?
To do something good, I must first be set free from evil.
Bitterness and having something against someone else only drives people away from each other – But there is a solution!
Alta was very easily offended at everyone and everything and this was destroying her life. How could she find a way to stop being offended?
Am I someone that others can look up to, even when I’m tempted to anger or impure thoughts?
At Pentecost, the disciples were baptised with the Holy Spirit and fire. Without this fire there can be no unity.
This is probably one of the most well-known Bible verses in connection with Pentecost, but what is the purpose of this power?
When I was young, I found that something was missing in my life; I just didn’t know what. Then I read the words of Jesus.
Ascension Day, which is 40 days after Easter Sunday, has been celebrated by the church from the early centuries AD – with good reason
The Bible tells us that all our sins can be forgiven. But is this really possible?
When Julia saw how full of pride and arrogance she was, she knew that there was something she could do about it.
I had forgotten something very important and necessary – my huge reward.
We are God’s chosen people, chosen before He made the world. Do you believe it? Are you living it?
One person’s battle with comparing herself with others.
Overcoming inferiority and superiority complexes, feeling that you are either worse or better than others, is no small thing. But, as always, God’s word shows us the way.
When we experienced the ugliness of racism against us, my 5-year-old son knew the best way to handle it.
When Jesus was raised up from the dead and the Holy Spirit came, it gave hope for all His disciples – including you and me! Read more!
There is no joy in measuring my life against anyone else’s.
“Today is the day.” The day I realised what I had been missing.
What Easter means for me personally.
Only recently have I really thought about how important Easter is for my own life.
People celebrate Easter in many different ways, but hopefully you and I will also stop and think about the real meaning of Easter.
How was Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice different from the sacrifices and forgiveness in the Old Covenant?
Three men were crucified together on Calvary, but the day ended with three very different results. Who is your example?
It would have been totally normal for Sarah not to believe that she would have a son … after all, she was 90 years old.
We all know that our time on earth is short. What will we have gained in that time?
God sees you as precious and unique and of great value. How do you see yourself?
Do you know how faith in God changes your life?
There can be so many reasons why we are tempted to worry, but we have the greatest power in the universe on our side!
How do I know if I am “being friends” with “the world?”
When Satan works among God’s people, he uses their natural desires and the things that are attractive to them.
God has a way out for us in every single temptation. But it is not written that the temptation goes away …
How I found the way to know the right time, the right words, and the right actions to truly be able to help and bless others.
It’s common to want to defend ourselves if we think we are treated badly. But is that the way Jesus taught us to go?
How do we know that God loves us? More importantly: How does God know that we love Him?
When I didn’t even know God, He was gently drawing me to Him. Now I choose Him daily.
A mother’s story of what she experienced when she let go of her dream of a “perfect” life.
Do you believe in miracles? What does a miracle look like to you?
Why is prayer so important for a believer?
Jesus described it as a hunger and thirst for righteousness.
How do I “fit into heaven” if I don’t already come into the same spirit that rules in heaven while I’m here on earth?
When I think of my calling as a Christian, how interested am I in actually achieving it?
Have you ever wondered what it means for you to give your own body as a living sacrifice?
It is by faith in God that we come to the future that He has planned for us.
Have you experienced the amazing power that comes when you are filled with the Spirit?
In my frustration and anger about the country I live in, I got an important revelation: it is actually my responsibility to pray for my country.
As Christians we have a very high and holy calling, and that is not at all dependent on our education or background or race!
The way we think about and treat the needy, the lowly and those that the world looks down on, shows what we think about God, the Creator.
Jesus is no longer here on earth in person, so how do I become His disciple? How do I follow Him and live close to Him?
At first the isolation and the connecting online was something new and even fun – until I realised that our sources of income were being cut back one by one.
I had gotten used to agreeing with his lies, until God showed me what needed to change in my life.
To be happy with those who are happy is easier said than done. But if I can learn how to do just that – just think how much more happy I will become!
To be saved to the uttermost means to have a much deeper salvation; to be saved not only from the results of sin, but from the very chains of sin.
The final goal in this life is to have rest and peace in all circumstances, in all kinds of difficulties. How do we get this kind of peace?
Hate is a strong word. Should we really hate our father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even ourselves?
Do you have a hope for eternal life? Can you live a life that leads to eternal life in your time here on earth?
Ever since the spirit of faith entered my heart, my view on life has changed down to the details.
It’s good for us to examine ourselves to see if Jesus is still the first in our lives.
Being obedient to the words that Jesus spoke will lead us to a life in all its fullness, to eternal life.
What is sin – original sin, deeds of the body, sin in the flesh (in our human nature). What is the difference between having sin (having a sinful nature) and doing sin?
“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life??” Matthew 6:27 (NRS).
Life is full of choices. You will reap what you sow – so, choose life!
Many sins are directly connected to these three main points.
If Christ did come in the flesh, in a human nature, what kind of nature was it? Why is that important?
Our time here on earth with a sinful human nature, can be like traveling through a minefield. How do we get safely through it?
Whom do you follow? Be honest with yourself. Did you know that your answer to this all-important question decides how your eternity will be?
The path of my life is made up of the day-to-day choices I make.
It could have gone very differently for the “rich young ruler” if he had chosen to give up everything for Jesus’ sake.
What does the Bible say about money?
It can feel that I become impure when I am tempted. But did I do sin?
Just how dangerous is a little impure thought?
What must we overcome? Why is it so bad?
What does the Bible mean when it says that we should be “more than conquerors?” Who does it speak about when it is written “to him who overcomes?”
Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 6:11-14 that having faith means we need to do something. But what does this really mean?
What kind of life do you think a person will lead, if Jesus is his true Lord and Master, all the time?
If Jesus is our Forerunner, it must mean that there are others who follow after Him.
