Monthly Archives: October 2013

Löhe on Philippians 1:8

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. (Phi 1:8 NIV) Here the apostle St. Paul is attesting his affection for the Philippians with a solemn oath although nobody has charged him … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 31st October 2013

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deu 31:8 NIV) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:9

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. (Phi 1:9 NIV) The love of the congregation in Philippi was special and outstanding. The love they had towards God and … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 30th October 2013

Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. (Pro 3:29 NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (1Co 13:4 NIV)

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Neues aus der Mission: “Please – not so loud!”

„Please – not so loud“ Response to Dean Tsimako preaching in the SELK at the Missionfestival in Widdershausen/Obersuhl. This is what was publicized by SELK News about his work there: Heringen-Widdershausen, 29.10.2013 – selk – „Lange stand das Schlagzeug unbenutzt auf … Continue reading

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There are volunteers outside the church too …

Found this in today’s “Fact of the Day” in the “Daily Maverick”: Who says the best don’t come cheap? Bob Woodward is one of the most famous journalists in the world. His reporting into the Watergate scandal, alongside colleague Carl … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter Readings for Tuesday, the 29th October 2013

And you acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. (1Ch 28:9 NIV) The Lord said to St. … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:6

I – apostle St. Paul – am confident of this, that the triune God, who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phi 1:6 NIV) It is quite obvious … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 28th October 2013

Answer me, LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again. (1Ki 18:37 NIV) St. Paul writes: “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we … Continue reading

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