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EsperanzaHoyEl alcance de la gracia (PAE N.18)¿Has estado orando por alguien durante mucho tiempo, pidiendo a Dios que le traiga al arrepentimiento, a la cruz y a la vida eterna? Pues quizá este pensamiento te animará a nunca jamás dejar de orar. (PAE N.18)
2020-09-1011 min
EsperanzaHoyDeléitate en Dios, DSV1En este primer video después del de presentación estudiamos con más detalle el versículo lema: Salmo 37:4
2020-09-0915 min
EsperanzaHoyDetrás del pan (PAE N.17)A casi todos nos encanta el pan. Ha sido parte de la dieta humana por miles de años. De hecho, tenemos mención de ello en el huerto del Edén. Pero hubo una vez, por un tiempo limitado, un pan muy especial que fue celestial. Fue el maná, el pan que tuvo detrás un mensaje.
2020-09-0209 min
WordTalksBehind the Bread (TTTS#17)Almost all of us love and eat bread. It has been part of man’s diet for thousands of years. In fact, it was mentioned as far back as the Garden of Eden. But there was one very special kind of bread that showed up only for a small window of time and was made in heaven. It was manna, the bread with a message behind it.
2020-09-0109 min
EsperanzaHoyUna memoria perfecta, Margarita Allen (PAE N.16)(en memoria de Margarita Allen)Tiene que ser desconcertante e incluso aterrador perder la memoria. Casi todo lo que somos hoy está construido sobre los recuerdos del pasado, si los perdemos, se nos hace casi imposible razonar y actuar correctamente. Afortunadamente la memoria de Dios es perfecta. Todo lo que hemos sido, lo que somos o lo que seremos depende más de su memoria que de la nuestra. Esta verdad es una fuente profunda de consuelo y paz para el creyente.
2020-08-2716 min
WordTalksPerfect Memory, honoring Margaret Allen (TTTS#16)It has to be a scary thing to lose your memory. Pretty much everything we are today is built on the memories of the past. If those go, we can no longer function. Fortunately, God’s memory is perfect. Everything we have been, are, or will be, depends more on His memory than our own. For the believer, this truth is a powerful source of comfort and peace.
2020-08-2618 min
EsperanzaHoyDios celoso (PAE N.15)Cuando pensamos en los celos normalmente no los asociamos con Dios ¿verdad? Pero en realidad forman parte de sus atributos y es una verdad recalcada numerosas veces en las Escrituras. Por eso este asunto merece nuestra atención y comprensión.
2020-08-1910 min
WordTalksDivine Jealousy (TTTS#15)An excellent way to arouse God's jealousy is to have a lousy memory. But what exactly is this jealousy and what does my memory have to do with it? Since the Bible reveals this part of God’s character, it is important to understand it and then know how to respond properly.
2020-08-1809 min
EsperanzaHoyUna situación espinosa (PAE N.14)¿Te has metido alguna vez en un matorral de zarzas? Si lo has hecho ¡seguramente saliste con algún rasguño! Esas experiencias no suelen ser agradables y por eso Dios tomó las zarzas y las espinas como ilustración de un peligro que aparece en la vida de todo creyente.
2020-08-1311 min
WordTalksA Prickly Moment (TTTS#14)If you have ever tangled with a thick patch of briars, you probably came away with a few temporary scars. That’s what usually happens when we mess with these living, barbed wire plants. The emotional charge of the moment usually makes the memory a lasting one, which is probably why God chose briars and thorns as a part of an illustration of a spiritual danger we all will face at one time or another.
2020-08-1212 min
EsperanzaHoyEl huerto de Dios (PAE N.13)¿Te has comparado alguna vez con un huerto? ¡Creo que la mayoría de nosotros diría que no! Hubo una ocasión en que Dios sí lo hizo. Espero que sea para todos un ejercicio muy positivo mirar de cerca esta ilustración que el Señor escogió.
2020-08-0711 min
WordTalksGod's Garden (TTTS#13)Have you ever thought of yourself as a garden plot? Probably not! But God once made that comparison with His children so it is profitable to give it some thought. And the illustration is richer than you might think at first! (TTTS#13)
2020-08-0710 min
EsperanzaHoyConociendo a Israel 5Otro buen comentario sobre Israel de Manolo Moyano, contestando la pregunta: ¿Son todos los judíos avaros como tanto se dice?
2020-08-0212 min
EsperanzaHoySer diferente (PAE N.12)¿Te gusta ser la persona diferente a los demás? ¿Esa persona rara que no conecta con la mayoría? Es, a menudo, una posición incómoda y solitaria, y habitualmente nada agradable, pero a veces es exactamente lo que debemos ser. En la Biblia encontramos que este llamado a ser diferente se remonta al principio de la historia.Ahora bien, no seas diferente porque sí, no diferente para llamar la atención o si no hay motivo por lo cual serlo, pero sé diferente (o raro) cuando debas serlo. (PAE N.12)
2020-07-2210 min
WordTalksDifferent (TTTS#12)Do you like being the one who is different? The oddball who doesn’t connect with the majority? It’s often an uncomfortable position, a lonely one, and just plain isn’t fun. But sometimes it’s exactly who we need to be. And in the Bible we find that the call to be different goes all the way back to the beginning. (TTTS#12)
2020-07-2209 min2020-07-1612 min
WordTalksGrasshopper Faith (TTTS#11)¿Do you consider yourself strong in faith?That’s a complicated kind of question, isn’t it? At the same time, it’s pretty important, because much of our life’s course and destiny hinge on exactly this, our faith. In this devotional we will think through a classic example of faith and unbelief.
2020-07-1511 min
EsperanzaHoyFe de langostas (PAE N.11)¿Cómo describirías tu fe? ¿Débil o fuerte?Es una pregunta algo complicada ¿verdad? Pues hoy quiero que miremos un ejemplo clásico de incredulidad y fe, pues creo que nos ayudará a entender el tema un poco mejor.
2020-07-1513 min
EsperanzaHoyLa oferta levítica (PAE N.10)¿Por qué debo leer el libro de Levítico?A veces pensamos así ¿verdad? Y es que tantos capítulos de sacrificios, reglas de higiene, normas dietéticas, listas de ofrendas, fiestas y demás nos dejan un poco mareados a veces.Me gustaría compartir con vosotros uno de los propósitos del libro que nos ayudará a apreciarlo un poco más la próxima vez que lo leamos.
2020-07-0813 min
WordTalksThe Leviticus Offer (TTTS#10)Do I have to read Leviticus?Many times you have thought like this, right? It is so crammed with sacrifice details, law, rules, purification procedures, numbers, dietary regulations, and feast descriptions! Sometimes we look up and say, “Lord, really? Why?”But there is a tiny little verse in the next to last chapter that opens a huge window to the heart of this collection of seemingly unnecessary details. I hope this devotional will encourage you and help you value the book a bit more next time you read it!
2020-07-0812 min
EsperanzaHoy¡Sabiduría! (PAE N.9)¿Soy sabio? Quizá sí, quizá no, o tal vez no lo soy tanto como yo creo. En este devocional vamos a estudiar el tema de la sabiduría un poquito, ya que es de importancia extrema. La diferencia entre ser sabio o no es una cuestión de vida o muerte, incluso para los creyentes. (PAE N.9)
2020-07-0112 min
WordTalksWisdom! (TTTS#9)Am I wise? Maybe so, maybe not. Or maybe I’m not as much as I think I am. At any rate, in this devotional we’ll explore the theme some, since it is extremely important. The difference between being wise or not is life or death, even for believers. (TTTS#9)
2020-07-0111 min2020-06-2905 min
WordTalksDivine Delays (TTTS#8)Waiting on God is so important that examples and teaching on it are all through the Bible, and we as Christians face continual episodes of it our entire lives. Why? Because it is one of the Lord’s choice instruments in growing our faith and character. (WT61)
2020-06-2413 min
EsperanzaHoyDemoras divinas (PAE N.8)Aprender a esperar en Dios es tan importante que la Biblia está repleta de ejemplos y enseñanza sobre este tema. Si lo piensas un poco te darás cuenta que los cristianos nos vemos ejercitados en ello a lo largo de toda nuestra vida. ¿Y por qué? Porque es uno de los instrumentos preferidos por Dios para hacer crecer nuestra fe y nuestro carácter cristiano. (EH52)
2020-06-2414 min
EsperanzaHoyDisfruta la espera (PAE N.7)Seguro que te “encanta” tener que esperar, ¿verdad? Especialmente cuando parece que no hay ningún motivo lógico por el cual hacerlo.Pero si hay una experiencia común para todos los cristianos es el hecho de estar obligados a mirar cómo pasan los días en el calendario, sin que nada parezca estar avanzando. ¡Nos pasa a todos! (EH51)
2020-06-1814 min
WordTalksEnjoy the Wait! (TTTS#7)Don’t you just love to wait?! Especially when there seems to be no good reason for it. If there is one experience common to Christians, it is sometimes being forced to watch the days go by without any apparent progress. It happens to everyone! (WT60)
2020-06-1813 min
EsperanzaHoyManos que ayudan (PAE N.6)¿Dónde estaríamos sin amigos? Muy probablemente en una situación muy diferente a la actual, ¿no crees? No puedo imaginarme cuan pobre y frágil sería espiritualmente sin la multitud de amigos que Dios ha traído a mi vida. Por supuesto que mi familia ha tenido el mayor impacto en mí, pero si me pusiera a contar las personas que han invertido en mi vida, o en el ministerio que tengo, sería imposible enumerarlos a todos. Me parece que tú también dirías lo mismo. Si lo piensas bien, en esta área la gran mayoría de nos...
2020-06-1113 min2020-06-1111 min2020-06-1109 min
WordTalksHelping Hands (TTTS #6)Where would we be without friends? Not where we are, for sure. I cannot imagine how spiritually poor and fragile I would be if it weren’t for a myriad of friends God has brought to my life. My immediate family members have, of course, had the greatest impact on me. But the exact number of godly people who have invested in me, or in the ministry with me, is impossible to calculate. And I have the idea that you would say the same thing. In this area alone, most of us can consider ourselves extremely rich.This passage in...
2020-06-1111 min2020-06-0908 minEsperanzaHoyNuestra Iglesia, la del SeñorUna explicación de la historia de nuestra iglesia y la financiación de las obras de acondicionamiento del segundo piso.
2020-06-0820 min
WordTalksThree Powerful Words (TTTS #5)Sometimes we can say a lot with just a very few words. “I love you”, “Be careful”, or “I’ll be back”, can be said lightly or loaded with meaning, depending on the context. But with God, since He never wastes words nor uses them flippantly, we should always be paying attention. And yet, there are times when what He says is so rich and powerful, that it merits a really close look. One such phrase is the one He spoke to Jacob many years ago: I AM GOD.It is a fantastic statement, and for the believer, it is full of com...
2020-06-0409 min
EsperanzaHoyTres palabras poderosas (PAE N.5)A veces decimos mucho con pocas palabras: “Te quiero”, “Ten cuidado” o “Es bonito”. Se pueden decir de manera liviana o se pueden decir llenas de emoción y significado, dependiendo del contexto. Pero Dios nunca habla con ligereza, por lo tanto, siempre debemos prestar atención. Aun así, hay veces cuando lo que dice es tan grande y tan magnífico que merece nuestro interés más profundo. Un ejemplo de esto lo tenemos en lo que el Señor le dijo a Jacob hace muchos años: YO SOY DIOS. Es una declaración extraordinaria que, para el creyente, est...
2020-06-0410 min
WordTalksYour Shield (TTTS #4)Masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and social distancing! All of these are very real terms today, way more so than just a few months ago. And they all have to do with protection, with guarding ourselves from something evil and painful. But really, protecting our lives and things is nothing new. For many years, we have done so with alarms, locks, contracts, and insurance policies. And God has much to say about the subject. (WR57)
2020-05-2812 min
EsperanzaHoyTu escudo (PAE N.4)¡Máscaras, guantes, geles y distancia social! Estos temas son muy actuales, mucho más incluso que hace pocos meses. Todos tienen que ver con protección, con guardarnos de algo malo y doloroso. Pero honestamente, cuidar nuestras vidas y pertenencias no es nada nuevo. Lo hemos hecho durante mucho tiempo con alarmas, cerrojos, contratos y pólizas de seguros.¡Y Dios tiene mucho que decir al respecto! (EH48)
2020-05-2814 min2020-05-2506 min
WordTalksA Happy Dad (TTTS #3)“If mom isn’t happy, nobody is happy” is a humorous statement we hear, and it’s probably quite true! But a happy dad is also a remarkably healthy thought, and God gives us a very good example of one in Joseph. We should not, however, be content just to enjoy his story and praise the Lord for him, but rather, to learn about the key ingredients to real, lasting, happiness. (Wt57)
2020-05-2014 min
WordTalksDream Killers (TTTS #2)Have you ever started out on what you were sure was God’s will, only to have someone else push back on it and try their best to stop your progress? It happens, pretty much in every Christian’s life, at one time or another. Dream killers are an ancient tribe and very good at setting up stumbling blocks in front of those who want to please God. Joseph met them face to face and had a long and difficult struggle before finally seeing the the Lord’s glorious plan come to be. We can learn a lot from his exampl...
2020-05-1410 min
WordTalksSubtle Evidence (Thinking through the Scriptures #1)Subtle evidence can be just as powerful of an argument for authenticity as overt and clearly expressed propositions, especially when there are many biased opinions in play. In this devotional I’d like to share a subtle but beautiful bit of evidence for the deity of Jesus. (WT55)
2020-05-0712 min
WordTalksJesus (2) tempted (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #38)There are so many angles and levels from which to study the triple temptations of our Lord by Satan, that it is a chore to know where to start. This study is hopefully simple and practical enough to be helpful in understanding some of the dynamics that go into being tempted and being ready to withstand the temptations. (WT55)
2020-05-0118 min
WordTalksPaul (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #37)In some ways the Roman imprisonments of Paul are quite the puzzle. The Holy Spirit does not give us all the pieces either, but enough to have some idea of his philosophy and attitude towards being confined in the most powerful city in the world. His focus was unwaveringly on Christ and His work, and we can safely say that no matter how slight the opportunity he had, Paul gave it his best, by faith. At the end he was both tired and satisfied, ready for the ultimate rest and reward he knew was waiting for Him from the Lord...
2020-04-3015 min
WordTalksJeremiah (2) in the Pit (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #36)The focus of this devotional is actually more on Jeremiah’s “Good Samaritan”, than himself. Ebed-melech had had his share of trials and humiliation in his lifetime, but he heard Jeremiah’s prophecies, believed them, ended up respecting and loving him, and was ready to come to his aid when the need arose. What an excellent example we get from who is sort of the secondary figure in this story. (WT53)
2020-04-2911 min
WordTalksManasseh (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #35)The story of Manasseh sort of catches us all by surprise. He comes from a relatively good home, rejects his father’s faith, and goes on to become one of the most wicked and cruelest kings of Israel’s history. He is then humiliated by enemy kings and taken captive. Finally, and against all logic, he repents and dies in peace. Now this is definitely an abridged version of the story, but it is still true, and quite the amazing example of divine grace. (WT52)
2020-04-2811 min
WordTalksJochebed (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #34)I see Jochebed as an almost anonymous heroine of the Bible, mentioned only in an accidental kind of way, in two priestly genealogies. But God makes a point of honoring her, both in mentioning her faith and in blessing her three children, Miriam, Aaron, and Moses, in a remarkable way. Even in our modern setting, there is much we can learn from her, though we know relatively little about her. (WT51)
2020-04-2713 min
WordTalksPeter (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #33)Who can make sense of what has happened when one who is faithful and true to God is taken in early death while another one lives on to old age? This is a tough question, but there are answers in the Scriptures. God is both transparent and honest about the matter, and gives examples and explanations that by His grace can help soothe the hurting heart. (WT50)
2020-04-2316 min
WordTalksLazarus (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #32)If the miracles of Jesus could be classified by degrees of difficulty, this one would have to be somewhere near the top! A human corpse, heavily into decomposition after four days, is brought back to life. Lazarus is back among the living, fully himself and full of life. What a powerful conclusion to the series of seven miracles John gives us in his gospel. (WT49)
2020-04-2215 min
WordTalksSamuel (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #31)Samuel’s growing up at the tabernacle has to be one of the most unusual childhood stories in the Bible! It is imposible to consider the facts without realizing the intense emotion that had to fill the hearts of both mother and son, as they looked forward each year to the one time they could be together. And yet, as high as the probabilities of failure might have been, with a young boy living amongst corrupt religious leaders, God’s grace turned him into a spiritual giant. (WT48)
2020-04-2113 min
WordTalksIsrael (2) Passover (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #30)The meal in confinement, just before the Exodus, was undoubtedly one of the most important ones in all of Israel’s history, and has been commemorated for millennia by millions of Jews since that time. As another beautiful example of the mysterious and amazing nature of Biblical prophecy, it is loaded with significance concerning events that would not take place for another 1,400 years. (WT47)
2020-04-2016 min
WordTalksEsther (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #29)This book generated a certain amount of controversy in the early stages of when the Old Testament canon was being recognized, but God has made sure that its story settled solidly into the hearts of His people as a great source of spiritual teaching and example. It is, in fact, an excellent fountain of inspiration for those who live in times when the Lord’s mighty hand and will are less openly visible. (WT46)
2020-04-1715 min
WordTalksElijah (2) at the cave (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #28)Few in history have personally seen the powerful work of God like Elijah. And yet, one day he was disappointed, discouraged, and depressed. His story is a classic one, given to us by the Holy Spirit because it is so relevant, so needy for believers of every age. (WT45)
2020-04-1612 min
WordTalksNaaman’s young maid (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #27)My, how God loves to surprise us in His Word! Who would have thought that He would pay attention to a young Jewish girl who was kidnapped and made a slave of a powerful foreign military man? Surely it was specifically because many of us are very tiny participants in the great work of God, but He wants to encourage us to be faithful, no matter what little corner we are in. This girl is an anonymous heroine of the faith, and has been an inspiration for millions who have served the Lord faithfully and happily in whatever place He...
2020-04-1513 min
WordTalksIsrael in the desert (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #26)The desert wanderings of Israel make up one of the most peculiar trips in the Bible, because of how long it took, why it was extended by so many years, and who started and finished it. And though it is crammed with sad stories of rebellion and unbelief, it is also full of wonderful works of God and beautiful spiritual instruction and imagery. In fact, many New Testament lessons would be very difficult to understand if we didn’t know about these dramatic events recorded primarily in Exodus and Numbers. (WT43)
2020-04-1419 min
WordTalksJesus and the Tomb (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #25)It is quite impossible to give more importance to some parts of the Lord’s earthly experience over others, but this three day/three night tomb event is definitely close to the top of any list! In this devotional I trace the different tomb details though the four Gospels, in the order in which they appear in our Bibles. There are always inspirational observations and conclusions to be drawn from this chapter of the Lord’s life! (WT42)
2020-04-1218 min
WordTalksJacob (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #24)Sometimes God takes dramatic steps to get our attention, and that is what He did in Jacob’s life. After almost a century of cheating his way through life, God interrupts his conniving plans and brings him face to face with the only solution that can ultimately break him of his bad habits. It all happen one night by a river named Jabbok. (WT41)
2020-04-1012 min
WordTalksDaniel (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #23)We have so few events from the life of Daniel — I’m sure a full biography would be fascinating. But we’ll have to wait until heaven for that. Meanwhile, our responsibility is to learn, to learn from a man who could not have been perfect, but was nonetheless a giant of the faith. So let’s do it! (WT40)
2020-04-0912 min
WordTalksNaomi (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #22)The Book of Ruth, with its story of Naomi, may be small, but it contains a huge and multifaceted package of truth. The doctrines of redemption, repentance, and the sovereignty of God, mix with examples of fulfilled prophecy and pure mercy, in such a marvelous way, they can only be attributed to the divine and eternal mind of its Author: The Holy Spirit. (WT39)
2020-04-0811 min
WordTalksJob (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #21)Neither Job nor any of his friends had the slightest idea about the conversation that had taken place between God and Satan. I think they would have spoken very differently if they had. So, considering Job did not have that privileged information, his reactions and attitudes were still quite remarkable. We, as readers who do know what was going on, can learn much from it and are more responsible to respond correctly when suffering comes our way or to those we love. (WT38)
2020-04-0718 min
WordTalksJeremiah (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #20)Normally, when your city is about to be conquered by a foreign army you don’t buy real estate in it. But that’s exactly what God told Jeremiah to do, as He set the stage for more prophecy, including one of the most famous and beloved Bible promises. (WT37)
2020-04-0615 min
WordTalksRahab (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #19)On the wall of a pagan city destined for destruction lived a prostitute. Rahab would have remained anonymous in history had it not been that Jehovah knew her heart and saw they she had faith and a desire to leave her sinful life and love the true God. The chances of that happening would seem to have been as remote a her visiting the moon, but for God. He had Joshua send the two spies to Jericho to gather intel and made sure they ended up checking in at her hostal for the night. What follows is one of the...
2020-04-0318 min
WordTalksThe Gadarene (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #18)Few people would appear less likely to believe in Christ than this man who was confined to a life among the tombs and caves of Gadara. His looks, his lifestyle, and his attitudes all would seem to indicate a person completely antagonistic to the truth. However, when from a distance he saw the Lord, he ran to worship Him. His testimony is spectacular and it is powerful proof that even though a human heart is enslaved to evil, it can still desire to be free and clean. (WT35)
2020-04-0212 min
WordTalksJoseph (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #17)With the possible exception of Daniel, it is hard to find in all of the Old Testament, a better example of Christian faith than Joseph. His discipline, his priorities, his purity, and his faithfulness, made a powerful impression everywhere he went. Through his life, the Lord shows us that we can not only survive the strongest of trials, but also overcome them in such a way that we can come out like gold. This devotional highlights a few of his virtues and analyzes some of God’s methodology in testing His children. (WT34)
2020-04-0114 min
WordTalksJonah (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #16)Who would have thought that God would include a story like Jonah's in His Word? But as so often happens, God surprises us with His infinite wisdom and marvelous creativity. And so, though this book may be a tiny one within the Holy Scriptures, it nonetheless adds a wealth of spiritual teaching to the Bible. We find in it unflattering realities about the human heart, illustrations of the sovereignty of God, and even some insight into the deep and mysterious nature of divine prophecy. (WT33)
2020-03-3114 min
WordTalksThe Leper (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #15)Ten lepers had enough faith to be healed at the word of Jesus, but only one had a heart that sought for God. How do we know that? We can tell by the reaction the Samaritan leper had when he realized that indeed, his serious skin disease had disappeared and we was completely clean. The first thing that came out from his heart was gratitude and he immediately returned to the Lord to give thanks. His example was so important and so appreciated by God that He immortalized it through the hand of Luke in his Gospel. (WT32)
2020-03-3012 min
WordTalksOnline Spanish service translated (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #14)An abbreviate version (without music), in English, from the March 29 online service prepared for the congregation here in the Basque region. (WT31)
2020-03-2916 min
WordTalksElizabeth (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #13)The story of Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s mother, is brief and only in Luke’s Gospel. She was from a good and godly family and enjoyed a long marriage with her husband Zachariah. But almost the first thing we learn about her was that she was by then past the age of child-bearing and had been barren all of her life. Unfortunately, for many in her culture that was a sign of God’s disfavor, and she would have been the object of scorn. However, God had great plans for the couple, and though He took a long time to bri...
2020-03-2714 min
WordTalksNebuchadnezzar (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #12)This Biblical quarantine has to take the prize, at least in the category of peculiarity! It is simply amazing to see what God did in the life of this powerful, pagan king, leader of the Babylonian world empire. But just as interesting as the details of his very unique experience is the personal response he had to what God brought his way. Again, as in the rest of the devotionals on these Biblical characters, there are very good lessons to learn. (WT29)
2020-03-2615 min
WordTalksUzziah (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #11)One of the few true quarantines in the Bible happened to this brilliant king and it was directly as a result of his very bad choice. He had so much going for him, and was an exemplary king in a number of ways. But his success got to his head and he came to think he had permission to do whatever he wanted. Uzziah ended his life in isolation, as a leper. We are encouraged to learn from his mistake. (WT28)
2020-03-2512 min
WordTalksJoash (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #10)Today’s Bible character is an example, for sure, but a negative one. As a baby, Joash experienced a kind of quarantine that few have known in all of history. However, during these six years of confinement Joash did enjoy privileges from God, privileges designed and personalized to prepare him to be a great king and servant of Jehovah. But tragically, he entirely squandered his opportunity and ended his life in shame. We can definitely learn from him, but mainly in how not to respond to the blessings of life God gives us. (WT27)
2020-03-2413 min
WordTalksMoses (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #9)Most of us would not normally compare ourselves to Moses, the great leader of God’s people and the man who took millions of people on an adventure that stretched a real life experienced beyond what we could expect even in science fiction. But due to his own personality and choices, this tremendous example of faith had a pretty rough beginning. And for that reason, and in order to work on his character, the Lord sent him into a kind of really long quarantine from the ministry, in which He would prepare Him for service. (WT26)
2020-03-2311 min
WordTalksJohn The Baptist (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #7)John the Baptist is one of the strangest characters in the Bible. And sure enough, before God used him as the preacher and prophet we’ve heard so much about, he spent a long time isolated and away from people. We don’t know much at all about that time, except some odd things about his diet and clothing style. But he obviously learned some valuable life lessons that have been passed on to us in the records of his ministry. (WT25)
2020-03-2113 min
WordTalksNoah, Genesis 6:6-8 (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #6)Noah would have no problem sympathizing with those of us who have now been locked down for six days. He was inside the huge wooden box we call the ark for over 350 days! But far more important than the mere facts and numbers of his adventure before and after the flood is the powerful testimony he left behind. There is much we can learn from Noah’s example. These are video/audio links for anyone interested. (WT24)
2020-03-2014 min
WordTalksJohn, Revelation 1:9-11 (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #5)The Apostle John was sent to the tiny Patmos for his Christian testimony. However, though he was forced to stay on the island, he left us an excellent example of how to respond in times of confinement. I hope these thoughts are a challenge and encouragement to you. (WT23)
2020-03-1910 min
WordTalksElijah, 1 Kings 17 (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #4)God isolated Elijah from the rest of the world, not because of disease or plaque, but to teach him some valuable life lessons, spiritual truths that in spite of the passing of millennia, are still critically important for life in the 21st century. (WT22)
2020-03-1810 min
WordTalksThe Blood, Exodus 12:13 (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #2)The significance of the blood of Jesus Christ in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic. (WT21)
2020-03-1608 min
WordTalksPestilence, Psalm 91:7 (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #1)Our world is in an uproar over the Coronavirus. There is panic buying in supermarkets, urgent medical research, desperate quarantine measures, and even national lockdowns. And it’s probably just the beginning. The Bible has a bunch to say about pestilences and our 2020 virus can definitely be included in that category. How are we to understand the various promises God gave to His children when threatened by plagues and diseases? Here are a few thoughts that I hope will give perspective and help clarify passages that could generate some confusion. (WT20)
2020-03-1109 min
WordTalksFirst The Light, Psalm 27:1The first verse of Psalm 27 is another masterpiece, of truth, literature, and logic. David proclaims God as his Light, his Salvation, and his Strength. In that order and on purpose! (WT19)
2020-03-0205 min
Aierdi mediaCompaginando familia y ministerio (2)Segunda sesión del Reencuentro 2020 en Guadalajara, Andy Bonikowsky
2020-03-0246 minAierdi mediaCompaginando familia y ministerio (1)Primera sesión del Reencuentro 2020 en Guadalajara, Andy Bonikowsky
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WordTalksTired Of Serving, Numbers 11:11Have you ever been little upset because others don't seem to appreciate your service? Well it isn't anything new! Moses had to deal with it too! (WT18)
2020-02-2805 min
WordTalksGenesis 50:20, Joseph's GiftOne of the special gifts we Christians can give is that of forgiveness. And why is that? Because we are so good? No, but because we know God and understand how He works. What a wonderful thing that is! (WT17)
2020-02-2605 min
WordTalksGenesis 15:1, SafeOur society is quite obsessed with personal security, with individuals, families, corporations, and even churches, spending fortunes on protecting themselves from a world of dangers. God's word to Abram suggests a different, better perspective. (WT16)
2020-02-1905 min
WordTalks1 Thess 5:18, ThanksgivingWe go through many circumstances in life where giving thanks to God is not necessarily the first response that comes to mind! But it is exactly what we are supposed to do, so let's think about why for a few minutes. (WT15)
2020-02-1403 min
WordTalksJeremiah 33:3, SurprisesThis promise from God is fascinating, and when properly understood and applied, can open up a world of blessing. (WT14)
2020-01-2103 min
WordTalksJeremiah 9:23-24, Smarts, Power, and GoodsWe live in our bodies and minds, and often focus exclusively on our little, personal world. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God directs our attention to the supreme goal of our existence. (WT13)
2020-01-1504 min
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WordTalksDaniel 6:10, Daniel's habitAs we start a new year and think about resolutions or decisions to improve our walk with God, this example from the life of Daniel is an important one to consider.
2020-01-0304 min
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WordTalksMatthew 2:5, In BethlehemThe Jews had all the right information about the Messiah‘s birthplace, but did not act on it. This is a very common perspective even in our days, and there is something we can do about it.
2019-12-2004 minAierdi mediaThe Count the Stars storyThis is the wonderful story of how God answered the prayers of two missionary families in such a way that there simply is no other explanation -- God did it! It is told by Andy, as best he remembers... so we have a book! THE AIERDI MIRACLE goes into much more detail and is accurate in every detail, not subject to memory! Here is the link/URL to purchase from us. It is also on Amazon.https://www.countingthestars.org/the-aierdi-miracle.html
2019-12-181h 07
WordTalksJoshua 1:8, Success!This well-known promise God gave the Israelites through Joshua is amazing, given that it guarantees military success without one word of military strategy!
2019-12-1604 min
WordTalksPsalm 121, Never AsleepGod made us to sleep about 1/3 of our lives, which is really odd, if you think about it! Kings, presidents, rich, powerful, it doesn't matter. Everyone has to sleep, and be vulnerable. But not God. He doesn't sleep nor even get drowsy. There are huge ramifications to this truth!
2019-12-0103 min
WordTalksPsalm 8, Your Glorious LordWe are surrounded by God's glory and that fact is a powerful argument for praise Him. Not only has the great God of creation given us much to enjoy freely, He is OUR Lord!
2019-11-2303 minWordTalksPsalm 23:1, Rest!This amazing verse is like spiritual medicine, given by God to bring peace and calm to the troubled believer's heart.
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