From moving conversations on the street to surprising encounters in the middle of the night, these experiences show how prayers can turn into concrete “Divine Appointments.” By Stephan Heinig Reading time: 10 minutes About four weeks before the start of the “hope-worldwide” retreat, Alberto Rosenthal called me to ask if I would join him and...
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When Gaza Lost Its Gate—On Strong Shoulders, Inner Fortresses, and the Power of the Gospel
Samson and the power of God: He could tear gates out of city walls and shake entire cities. Yet his hardest stronghold lay within. A story of extraordinary strength, hidden captivity, and the power that truly sets us free. By Stephan Kobes · Reading time: approximately 15 minutes It is the middle of the night....
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God Is With Us in Our Suffering: Gethsemane and the Hope of Glory
PODCAST AI-generated voice (ElevenLabs An excerpt from a sermon by Waldemar Laufersweiler There are times when suffering silences all the familiar answers. A loved one is in the intensive care unit. A serious illness disrupts daily life. News of pain and death reaches us from family, friends, or the church community. What seemed so certain...
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The Wall That God Did Not Build—and Why It No Longer Needs to Stand Between Us
What if, of all things, piety, obedience, and religious rituals could become a wall that separates people from the One they are actually seeking?
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Who, exactly, are the persecuted? When Luke 6 turns our understanding of Christian persecution on its head
What does it really mean to be persecuted “for the sake of the Son of Man”?
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The Wine Press: What Comes to Light Within Us When Life Puts Us Under Pressure
Difficult experiences can reveal something within us that God wants to transform and turn into a blessing for others. By Amy Pershin Reading time: 5 minutes There is a special power in the image of the winepress. The Bible speaks of God as the great winemaker, and in one way or another, our journey also...
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The Love No One Can Understand: Why God Gave His Son for His Enemies
Why would God give the most precious thing He possesses to people who rebel against Him?
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When Life Gets Out of Control: What Jesus Teaches Us About Fear and Trust
We all know our own storms: worries, feeling overwhelmed, fears, and situations we can no longer control.
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When the Heavens Whispered: Leave Chaldea!
How God called Abraham out of the most powerful civilization of his time—and why that call continues to resonate to this day. By Stephan Kobes
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Resting in Jesus—How Hudson Taylor Discovered the Secret of a Victorious Faith
For months, missionary Hudson Taylor struggled with doubt, sin, and spiritual weakness.