Christianity in daily life

Ruth Kloosterman struggled with low self-esteem, but with help from the Word of God, this insecure girl began to believe in herself.

Of course we need grace for forgiveness when we sin, but think to receive grace in time of temptation so that we don't sin! Is this really possible? Yes, indeed!

He’s not particularly tall. Nor is he particularly strong. And, he didn’t die in a drowning accident at a hot springs waterfall in Guatemala.

How much would you be willing to pay to receive a completely new nature? What would you be willing to give, in order to become genuinely good, kind and patient?

It is in life’s everyday incidents that God shows us how to think and act rightly, and gives us the chance to understand ourselves and to change.

Anxiety is nothing but unbelief. When you are anxious, you belittle God and exalt yourself. In reality, you are calling God a liar.

It’s June again—and winter in Australia. This year the annual conference for the youth groups from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth is being held up in the mountains, where the views are scenic and the temperatures frosty.

Jesus didn’t come for those who are “successful” and “healthy”, but for the sick,

“I have experienced God’s good pleasure over my life. That is worth so much more that people’s opinions.”
Thomas B., a 49 year old father, made a decision when he was young. The results have made it so he has never regretted this decision.

LITERATURE: “We are children only once,” writes Johan Oscar Smith in this article, which is a warm and loving exhortation for the children.

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” In this commentary, Jan Hein Staal explains in an interesting and unique way the meaning of Pentecost, the Pentecost holiday weekend, and not least, the Spirit of Pentecost.

 Frøydis Bratlie has not only overcome cancer; but with the help of spiritual weapons, she has also overcome doubt and the fear of death. As a spiritual warrior, she has remained standing in her faith throughout her illness.

MY FAITH: “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord,” writes Kjell Fossnes in this compelling account of how his life was spared when he did not die in an airplane accident.

This article was written in connection with Norway's Constitution Day on May 17. However, its message of Christian values, the laws of the Spirit and our responsibility as citizens is highly applicable for Christians all over the world.

At the age of nineteen, he was heavily involved in drugs and crime. Then Raymond Tøgard gave his life to God. That was the start of a changed life.

Marko from  Finland doesn't always know if he will have work in two weeks time, but he knows he can trust in God’s word.

It is said that one soul is worth more than the whole world. Is this noticeable in the way we treat our children during the day?

 “I grew up in a home where praying was not customary.” Peter Reinhardt from Exter, Germany tells about his faith in prayer.

When he was young, many people were very good to Benjamin Irving. That made him want to start blessing other people. But then he was given a challenge.

Do you still have feelings of guilt, even though you already have received forgiveness?

“Receiving the gospel is what makes you happy,” says Heidi Larsen. Watch how the gospel helps the busy mother of nine in her everyday life.

Remus Costel Alixandrache grew up in an orphanage behind the communist iron curtain in Romania. During the turbulent years he spent in the orphanage he experienced beatings, punishments, hunger, and neglect. Then he had an encounter with the God of miracles.

“I have never desired to be able to hear. I am used to the quietness but it would be nice if more people wanted to learn sign language.” In this interview Tatjana Sponberg tells about her challenges and opportunities as a deaf person.

As a young man Gary Fenn gave his heart to God and became a wholehearted Christian. Today he is the leader for a church in the state of Connecticut in USA. In this interview he tells about his small beginning, and how his hunger and thirst to follow his Lord and Master was satisfied.

Not only was the sisters' conference at Brunstad in Norway a spiritual powerhouse, but also a forum for fellowship, where sisters from across the world could delight in a common faith in victory and liberation from sin. Join three of them at the 2010 sisters' conference. 

Late one night in November 2004, while Marc Woerlen was in Ottawa preparing for his family to move there, he received news that would have devastated anyone.

I am a young, 27 year old mother with three young children. Most people would probably agree with me that at times life is a fight and a struggle, and that it presents us with circumstances we would prefer to have done without. The apostle Paul describes the fight as a GOOD fight. What does he actually mean by that?

Growing up, Beulah Jacob from India wished she was like everyone else. But this changed when she realized that that was exactly what she had been all along.

”A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.” (Psalm 125:1)

”Your thoughts are free.” Those are the words of a well-known song, but personally, my thoughts felt more like uninvited guests...

Po Fung Wong meets many challenges in his role as a father. "If I didn't have this gospel, my family would have been badly damaged," he says in this interview.

On July 4th 1984, Doug Lowery was involved in a serious car accident. This was to be the start of something completely new for Doug.

Observing that people who do God's will become truly happy, Enoch Wong from Hong Kong made a choice. Now he wants the younger youth in his church to experience the same.

As a teenager, Maria Skogsrud (26) had many thoughts about God, and moved between doubt and faith. For a while, she didn't even find comfort in the Bible.

Science is developing extremely rapidly, and there everything is pointing to the fact that mankind will be sufficient for himself. Is there room for God in a modern future?

Meet Eleanor Petkau (61) from Vancouver in Canada. Her faith has helped her come through difficult circumstances without losing her joy and the spark in her life.

At the age of 23, Vasyl Derek from Ukraine started reading the Bible. This was to be the start of a life that was much richer than he'd ever imagined.

Some people emit hope and courage, in the middle of a busy daily life that can also often be difficult. Why do they have so much to give?

The first Christians, in their time, were gripped of a love for Christ and faith in a life of transformation.  This is what inspired Johan Oscar Smith, who two thousand years later once again found the same faith.

Bruce Thoma looked everywhere for something that could fill the longing he had in his heart. Meet him and others in the program "Longing for more" with Mark Cheetham. 

What is our responsibility with regards to children, who have their whole lives ahead of them?

Steen Hansen from Denmark experienced losing his wife suddenly, at a relatively young age. Despite his grief, Steen firmly believes in a bright – and eternal – future.

Pat’s greatest and most difficult decision was when she decided to receive the children that God would give them. However, that also became her greatest treasure.

When God created mankind, He gave him something very unique. Man received a free will, so that he could make his own choices according to his own free will.

“What is the meaning of life?” is a very commonly asked question. If you had only a few days, weeks or months left to live, it would be natural to think, “Then I have to enjoy what is left of my life as much as I can.”

In Hebrews 13:4 it is written, “Marriage is honorable among all.” We can be glad that we are able to loudly proclaim this in these times, when godless and lawless powers are in the process of destroying marriages and families, which are such central components of society.

Why not encourage others with my words? I can become someone who puts more content than usual into everyday life.

“What does your future look like? Have you planned your life?” She and I are sitting together in a café, and I hesitate in answering.

A man of action. One of Jesus’ disciples and one of His closest friends. All these qualifications ought to have ensured that Peter would definitely not be the one to fail.

For most people, life is a battle to maintain their own kingdom. Jesus' testimony was: "My lingdom is not of this world".

Having Jesus as our Savior means much more than just the forgiveness of sins!

When God sent His Son to earth to be our Savior, He sent Him as His servant.

Why did Jesus call Himself the Son of Man?

Living your life according to the Bible isn’t always easy. However, we have an example who has shown us that it is absolutely possible! Did you know that Jesus understands your situation?

Sin oppresses us and takes away our joy in life. However, there is a way of escape—we can get forgiveness!
 

What are youthful lusts and how can we flee them?

It is absolutely possible to get victory over sin—so that sin no longer has power over us!

The days of your youth are the most important days of your life! However, this is not always so easy to understand when you are right in the middle of them.

Why is faithfulness in your hidden life so important?

Instead of suffering from complexes and a poor self-image, we have been called to be an example that can be followed!

We live in a time where dark powers are strong enough to ruin a person’s life in a very short time. By giving in a little to drugs, pornography and vanity, you can reap dreadful, long-term consequences.

All our deeds, words, and even our thoughts are important—not only for life here, but for all eternity!

Most of us have examples that we look up to, people we dream of becoming like someday.

Do you lack the strength you need to follow Jesus in your everyday life? Then do as the disciples did, and pray to receive the Holy Spirit!

Who loves the truth enough to obey Jesus' words, even if it costs everything?