My most memorable visit to a foreign country was when Shirley and I went to the Holy Land, Israel. Today, when I read about certain places in the Bible, I have a clear mental picture of what I saw; places such as Jerusalem, Galilee and the Mount of Olives. One
Continue readingThe heart of the Christian message, the good news of Jesus Christ, is based on this hope. The apostle Paul declares: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures… He was buried… He was raised on the third day” 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is
Continue readingAs a child my parents had aspirations for me, as do most parents for their children. I was encouraged to play the piano accordion and was given music lessons. As I progressed, I was able to play at concerts and I was able to join a piano accordion band. However,
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, This week I revisited, what to me is a most significant historical site in Zürich, and in the world, regarding Christian liberty; a place I like to return to that reminds me of the biblical principles I stand on regarding the doctrine of the
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, As a young man starting at Bible college I was challenge by a question posed in one of my classes, “When have you ever shared the gospel?” The truth was that I was very ignorant about what to share and how to go about
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, What will be the legacy of your life and example among those you leave behind? The people around you do influence you, for better or worse. The converse is also true, for better or worse, you in turn will affect the people around you.
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, The apostle Paul wrote in Colossians “Devote yourself to prayer” (4:2) This verse challenged me at the beginning of the year, and I am committed to making pray a more constant practice. I must, however, confess that like Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane,
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, Our focus at IBCZ this month is on prayer. Why prayer? The power of prayer deepens our dependence on Him and sharpens our faith. When we pray we choose to put everything in God’s hands knowing that His hand will show up in every
Continue readingWhen I went to study at Bible College, I wore a beard. I had sailed on a yacht across the Atlantic Ocean from South Africa to the United States and having a beard was practical for me. But for some Christians, at that time, I was judged. It was during
Continue readingAs we enter the 60th year of the International Baptist Convention, we look back with gratitude. God had a vision for English-speaking churches among displaced peoples living on foreign soil. When twin brothers Herman and Herbert Stout and their families returned to Germany from Texas, they came because of vision.
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