Word for Life World Ministries – Minute Messages

If God had a face, how would it look?Like a majestic mountain or a babbling brook?Would it be sweet and mild as a Child?Or old and wise with a strength in the eyes?Would God have a smile to shine on the Earth?And laugh to awaken the heart to new birth?Would He see only the best […]

” A lady went to the Pastor of her church and said, “I won’t be attending Church anymore.” He said, “May I ask why?” She said, “I see people on their cell phones texting and typing during the service, some are gossiping, some just aren’t living right, some are sleeping, some are staring at me, […]

[Many years ago] I went back to the place of my birth to celebrate my sister’s 70th birthday with her. It was fun being with family once again. As we toured the community, we discussed how things were different today than they were when we were growing up. Places of business had closed, streets have […]

It has been my experience in dealing with parents and kids. that often parents want to be so helpful to their children that they do more harm than good. A little child will never learn to walk if the mother or father carries it all the time. Neither will an individual learn to accept the […]

The editors of Reader’s Digest once decided to do an unscientific survey. The purpose was to examine how honest people were around the world. In the an issue of their magazine, they listed their findings. The magazine editors purposely lost 1100 wallets, each containing $50 in local currency. Each had a name and a phone […]

GLORY/PRESENCE “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” (Isa. 60:1-2) What is this “glory of the Lord”? […]

Thank you for choosing to join us this morning along your journey of life. It is great to have travelling companions as we follow in the steps of Jesus. Look around and notice all the beautiful children of God created to reflect God’s image. Take time to rejoice with all the believers who have faith […]

GOD’s PHONE NUMBER: (By Norm Russell) I am amazed at the technology that brought us the cell phone. That little invention that came into being a few short decades ago can now be used for any number of things. In my Bible class, people pull out their phones and can access the complete Bible in […]

Jesus taught us in no uncertain terms that everything that comes out of our mouths must (not “should be”) be worthy of someone else to  hear. He was very specific about this — He did not mean “some of the time” or “most of the time,” He meant ALL OF THE TIME. This is something […]

[Editor’s Note: I suspect that MANY of us could have written this same letter about OUR mothers. Bryan is the pastor of the Church of Christ in North Bend, Oregon USA and shares this article he wrote in today’s church bulletin:] “What has your Mom meant to you in your life? I pray every mom […]