when light illuminates the darkness. dark days are often frightening. how good if one has a light at hand. when there is light, one immediately reacts with greater calm and peace. on the way of faith, jesus is this light. 27 11 2018

more bible readings and meditation in divine service. reading the bible is essential for christians. in future, people who attend new apostolic services will experience even more of this. at the recent session of the district apostle meeting international, the district apostles adopted three changes. 14 11 2018

three aspects of thanksgiving. praising, sharing, protecting—there are many different ways to celebrate thanksgiving. the congregations around the world set their own focus and priorities. and not all will be celebrating thanksgiving this weekend. 06 10 2018

safe and sound abroad. five months abroad not only improved céline’s language skills. living with a new apostolic family and being part of the congregation in far away canada also enriched her faith. 18 06 2018

ninetieth anniversary celebrations in zambia. the name of the city the chief apostle will visit this coming sunday is livingstone: the cradle of the new apostolic church in zambia. it was here, ninety years ago, that the church was established. following is the story of a district church with a fascinating history. 26 04 2018

blessing instead of curse: a seer blinded. the first real prophet in the bible? well, actually a seer and fortune-teller. but this seer was blind to the will of god, in fact, so blind that god made an animal speak to open his eyes. this is the story about balaam’s talking donkey. 24 04 2018

the passion: the lord’s last days. the week before easter is an up and down of emotions: joy one minute, despair the next. before christians could begin to believe in their own resurrection, jesus christ had to be crucified. the passion: an unforgettable week for the lord. 08 03 2018

spotlight 04/2018: being constant in love. anybody can be faithful when things are going well. but what if we lack even the most basic needs of life? district apostle john l. kriel of south africa asks that we show determination especially when life is challenging. 05 03 2018

being a christian means following christ. new year, new luck. wouldn’t that be nice? unfortunately, not all can tune into this. many carry their old worries and cares over into the new year—and remain faithful to god in spite of them. why? because they look ahead with hope. 09 01 2018

wishing all a blessed christmas! christmas leaves no one indifferent. but it takes more than carols, a christmas tree, and gifts to warm to the actual message of this christian feast. it requires faith! 24 12 2017

advent – what do you see? a child is born. what do you see? a bundle wrapped in blankets? or a great future? or do you see it as a threat? the events of christmas, then as now, are also a question of one’s perception. three perspectives on the fourth sunday of advent. 23 12 2017

advent, time to break out of our comfort zone. the four weeks leading up to christmas are not only a time of holiday lights, pleasant scents, and the excited countdown to christmas. the season of advent challenges people: “struggle for encounters with god. experience god in dialogue.” 16 12 2017

advent – you get what you give! advent spirit and christmas joy? unfortunately, this is not the case everywhere. in the time leading up to christmas conflicts, war, egoism, and bullying do not cease. reflections on advent. 09 12 2017

do not forget to do good and share with others. people who do good get more out of life. doing good, especially in the days leading up to christmas, opens our eyes for new perspectives and wonderful experiences. following are some examples of all that is being done for the less fortunate. 08 12 2017

christmas signifies: “god is with us!”. december ushers in advent, christmas, and the end of the year. these periods determine the contents of our sermons in december. the focus is on admonition, expectation, and joy—also in our divine services. 30 11 2017

what’s love got to do with it? “my congregation in a shoebox” was a campaign that was started in the run-up to the 2014 international church convention intended to forge bonds between congregations. but what does love have to do with it? well, at least one of the bonds forged ended up to be more permanent than initially intended. here is the story of jolanthe and tobias. 15 11 2017

a journey through the liturgical year. the liturgical year is an annual cycle of feasts that focus on christmas and easter. the new apostolic church also follows the liturgical year. what is this exactly? 26 04 2017

the community of believers joins hands. “speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” based loosely on ephesians 5: 19, religions and various denominations are moving closing together to promote a common cause, and right in there is the new apostolic church. 24 03 2017