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Cuba

“For God so loved [the people of Cuba] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean. The United States, the Bahamas, Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti are near neighbors. Cuba has a population…

Rom. 5:1-5

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,…

Croatia

“For God so loved [the people of Croatia] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Croatia is a country in Central and Southeast Europe. Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovenia are bordering nations. Croatia has a population…

Heb. 1:1-5

In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of…

Cote d’Ivoire

“For God so loved [the people of Cote d’Ivoire] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in West Africa. Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Mali are bordering countries. Cote d’Ivoire has a…

Eph. 2:3-10

We all once lived in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of body and mind, and so we were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our…

Costa Rica

“For God so loved [the people of Costa Rica] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Costa Rica is in Central America. Nicaragua, Panama, and Ecuador are neighboring countries. Costa Rica has a population of almost five million. Its…

Parents, Make the Most of Your Time

One Sunday evening in Jeffersonville, Indiana, a young dad entered the church auditorium lobby carrying a crying toddler. Apparently, their walk through the education wing had reminded the little guy of his Bible class that morning. Aden wanted to go to class again. I patted him on the back and consoled him with the offer…

Eph. 2:17-22

And he [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off [Gentiles] and peace to those who were near [Jews]; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of…