“The water I give [you] will become in [you] a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John 4:14 A media listener from Russia shared with us how he found himself in a spiritual desert after his wife left him. He became depressed and started drink

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1Ann, a dear supporter of our ministry, worked as a nurse in a mental-health hospital in the Netherlands during World War II. She shared that as the war drew to an end, their h

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18An old friend of mine, a committed Christian, was recovering from an excruciating chemotherapy treatment. When I visited with him,

Be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5Our ministry friend Yulia lives in Ukraine. She shared with us how the recent war in her country changed her perspectives on life and

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God. . . . Ephesians 6:10-11When my wifes colleague Petro was conscripted into the Ukrainian military service, his family and friends began collecting money for a special projec

Encourage one another . . . live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11An orchestra conductor was taking a leisurely walk when he suddenly felt assaulted by the sounds of poorly played musical instruments. The o

Those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35Oksana, a young tennis player, dreamed of winning a particular competition. She trained diligently for many months, and her hard work finally paid off. She became a champion.

Therefore, Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. . . . Romans 5:1As a Jehovahs Witness for almost 40 years, Ilya tried his best to earn salvation and find peace with God. But one day he heard a

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14:27To me, one of the fascinating things about the English language is homonymswords that sound the same but have a different spelling and meaning. A good example of a homonym phrase is in the say

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14Yesterday I shared about my grandfather who had fought in World War II and was badly wounded. A shell exploded close to his position, and he