Thoughts on the Bible text …so the children of Israel also wept again and said: “Who will give us meat to eat? We remember the fish which we ate freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at […]
Midweek Devotional: 21 October 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, […]
Midweek Devotional: 14 October 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text [Christ Jesus] who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and […]
Midweek Devotional: 7 October 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaf will be green and will […]
Thank God For His Great Works
The Thanksgiving Day 2020 was celebrated in a slightly different way from previous years. Most of God’s children have had to stay at home because of the restrictions on health protocols implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, and had attended the divine service via streaming. Only a small proportion could attend the divine service directly in […]
A Health Check-up For The Soul
Fever is an indication of a sick body. But how about the soul? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has a diagnosis for this, and District Apostle Rainer Storck shares a very promising therapy.
Community 04/2020: God’s Faithfulness Leads Us Into Fellowship
We live through highs and lows, sometimes filled with fear, and then filled with joy again. Our comfort is that God is faithful! He does what He says He will do. As human beings, we may not always notice this, especially since we only know a tiny part of the divine plan that He has […]
Midweek Devotional: 30 September 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the ever lasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue and people—saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgement has come, […]
Midweek Devotional: 23 September 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6: 26 Introduction Our Bible text is taken from what is known as the Aaronic blessing. It was with the following words that the priests of the old covenant were to bless the Israelites: “The Lord bless […]
Great Comfort Waits Beyond All The Cancellations
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly upset many plans and events. But one event has not been cancelled, nor has it been postponed. Which one? The Chief Apostle recently talked about it in the online service he conducted for East Africa.