Ephesians 4:17, 22-24; 5:8-11 Anyone who wants to become an athlete must consider the requirements very carefully to be successful. There are at least three important things that are necessary: commitment, discipline and a change of way of life. These requirements also apply for a soldier, a politician, in marriage and for a Christian! Commitment…
I send greetings to our brothers and sisters in Armenia. It took a visit to that country and seven months for the book God’s Workshop to be re-born in Eastern Armenian. On April 22, the new translation of the book, Asdzo Arestanotse , was presented to about 170 leaders and others at a special dedication…
Matthew 27:27-56 For some people, Good Friday and Easter have simply become words that describe two “Christian” holidays that may bring family members together, or perhaps an extra holiday for workers and students and, of course, special activities in churches. Naturally, this is for those who do not know and understand the real meaning of…
Ephesians 4:17, 22; 5:8-15 When someone decides to become an athlete, he or she must meet some requirements to succeed. These are: 1. Commitment 2. Discipline 3. Changes in lifestyle The same requirements apply for a soldier, for a politician, in marriage and for a Christian. Commitment The person who is half committed to a…
This article first appeared as the introduction to Pastor Hovsepian’s book, God’s Workshop, and is shared here again in memory of his mother, who died on December 28, 2004, less than four months before her 90th birthday. As we anticipate the upcoming printing of God’s Workshop in Armenia, we thought it would be a good…
Luke 1:30, 2:10; Matthew 1:20 Sometimes God seems to move at high speed, while other times it feels like He is slow in His program. And then there are times when it seems God is not moving at all. In Genesis 1, we read how God said, “Let there be light” and there was light.…
Acts 14 There are many people who use the word “Gospel” regularly without really knowing its true meaning. The Greek word for gospel is evaggelion which simply means “good news” or a “good message.” The “Good News” is a message that, when heard for the first time, excites another person. Apostle Paul described this message,…
2 Peter 1:1-10 Religions in general are based on man-made rules and laws that are placed on the followers of that religion or leader. Religion itself may have a strong structure and may provide great religious doctrines and theories to the followers, but not the power to make this religious vehicle move – just like…
1 Peter 1:3-25 Being a member of a Christian church or claiming to be a Christian does not make someone a Christian. A true Christian is a person who not only claims to be a follower of Christ, but one who also lives Christ in his or her earthly life. The kind of life a…
1 Corinthians 12:12-26 The human body is a good illustration of unity and diversity. The body is one and yet it has many parts, which work together for the body to function properly. The Apostle Paul used the image of a body to explain Christ’s relationship with the believers (v.12). In the spiritual body, the…
