August 30 – 31, 2025
Church Conference – Edmonton, Alberta
In the 7th chapter of Revelation, beginning with verse 9, the disciple John sees the blessed multitude of the redeemed of all nations, “clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands”; a multitude […]
It was evident to all that Baal was unable to assist. For hours, the priests of Baal had danced around their altar, imploring their god to reveal himself with fire, cutting their bodies so that […]
We live in a time when making things public has almost become the norm.. The internet and social media make it possible to publish everything quickly and easily. If you are so inclined, anyone can […]
“Then He said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, ‘Who is this who even forgives sins?’ Then He said to the […]
Covering the distance from Rio Grande do Sul back to Nova Esperança (New Hope in English) would have taken about six days of continuous driving, but we stopped over in Rio das Antas, holding church […]
1816 was a year of real hardship. In November, my husband and I traveled to Tübingen to sell our goods at the market. The proceeds were meager, and the weather was extremely poor. Evening was […]
Tools are essential to any occupation. Whether a woodworker, gardener, automobile mechanic, bricklayer, or accountant, the ability to produce an end-product relies heavily upon the worker’s tools. Tools also come in a variety of sizes […]
God loves us deeply, but he has a bigger view of our lives than we can imagine. Sometimes He sends His people a crisis in order to bless others. Job was severely tested and faced […]
In the face of suffering, we often ask, “Why is this happening to me?” or “Is there any purpose in this pain?” The Apostle Paul, writing from prison in Philippians 1, offers a surprising perspective—joy […]
As a pastor, I have learned over the years that when people are afraid, they tend to do things they would not normally do. They are tempted to fight their perceived threats or to flee […]
In many ways, my life played out like a novel. As a teenager, I had the privilege of accepting Jesus as my Savior. As a young man, I married the woman of my dreams. After […]
When the rainy season in Misiones came to an end, we returned to Leandro N. Alem, where the Church of God congregation was still in its infancy. Nonetheless, our work there was blessed by the […]
I have had some heart-breaking discussions with my elderly brothers and sisters in Christ. One brother stated that he did not understand God. He had followed God and obeyed Him for many years, and now, […]
Almost all of us, regardless of our age group, look up to people who are role models for us. In particular, those who are still young in the faith, look for role models to imitate. […]
“My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In Psalm 73, Asaph reveals for us one of the deepest and darkest hours of […]
It is hard to estimate the need a human being has for a father. Possibly, this need comes from an inherent need for God, but it is more than that. From a human perspective, a […]
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh…and on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My […]
In 1940, my son Heinrich and his family moved to Rio das Antas to serve the congregation there. Having left behind some of their household goods with us in Nova Esperanca and having extremely limited […]
All of us have natural gifts. Some of us are good with our hands. Some of us have good memories. Some enjoy working outside, others prefer office jobs. We are born with certain aptitudes. Some […]
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in […]
