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“Where are you, God?”

He had believed in God since childhood, but nevertheless felt like God was far away from him. Watch the documentary about Roar Sjemmedal, a man who had a genuinely happy life despite his difficult childhood.

Published Friday, February 01, 2013

The word no one wants to hear.

“There is a strong spirit in that word.”

Published Thursday, January 03, 2013

Ten lessons cancer taught me

I was 46 and a father of eight when I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, one of the worst cancers in the US in terms of survival rates. In a moment, my life was turned upside down.

Published Monday, August 06, 2012

A heaviness wanted to come over me

I clearly remember thinking a few years ago: “I wonder how I would react if someone close to me passed away? Would I fall apart and not be able to cope?”

Published Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Little Match Girl

No one had bought anything from her the whole day, nor had anyone given her even a penny.

Published Tuesday, December 20, 2011

“The unseen world”

“Those who are at home with the Lord, are fully aware of what we face,” says Kåre J. Smith at the Brothers’ Conference at Brunstad. “We are actually in the same place, except they are in the unseen world, and we are in the visible world.

Published Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Something I can do

The recent bombing and shooting tragedy in Norway raises many emotions and questions. What can I do? God’s Word gives inspiration and comfort.

Published Thursday, August 11, 2011

A child of God: Evert-Jan Slabbert

Evert-Jan (“Jammi”) was only 17 when he was taken home to God. His life proved that a complete surrender to Jesus brings one to complete victory in all circumstances of life—also for young people of 15-17 years of age!

Published Friday, May 27, 2011

Ian Sigurd Carballo – With heaven as his home

At the young age of 18, you could tell that Ian Sigurd’s home was in heaven with God. His life radiated heavenly joy.

Published Tuesday, February 22, 2011

“Will Jesus take me if this plane explodes?”

Many thoughts raced through the minds of Daniel Tombre and Stefan Schneider when something unexpected and dramatic occurred during their flight.

Published Monday, January 10, 2011

“It did not fall for it was founded on the rock”

In January 2002, an event shocked the small fellowship in Kirkkonummi, Finland. Martti Gerlander, a father of five, was injured in a serious traffic accident on his way to work.

Published Tuesday, December 21, 2010