Seeking the Living Among the Dead

Luke 24:1-53  ESV / …While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? At some point in our religious history, we started doing... Continue Reading →

Distance From God Alert

It happens too often. We are going through our day and then realize that we cannot sense God´s presence near us. We are alone in this crazy world. Or worse yet, we have been trodding along like this for some time. We get the impression that we are struggling through a maze, and the Spirit... Continue Reading →

The Tediousness of Life

Theories abound that answer life´s most important questions. When our going gets tough, and it does at times, we start to wonder. But there is only one thought that can repay humans for their lives of struggle. His name is the Lord. God has tried throughout the ages to call us unto Him. Puny man,... Continue Reading →

The Next Step in Following Christ

Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. 2 Peter 1:10 (WEB) Coming to know Christ is the most beneficial thing we could ever do. Why? It immediately ties us to the One who holds all wisdom, love, and power. We... Continue Reading →

Coming to Christ

Lately, we have somehow changed the meaning of the words coming to Christ. The words describe an encounter, yet nowadays, we don´t use them as such. Christians mean something quite different. And we are no better for the loss. If we hear it now, it tends to say someone has chosen to take on the... Continue Reading →

Where Faith is Genuine

When we hear anything about God or faith in Him we can improve from it or not. Every sermon, song, or text could drive us to step closer to our Lord in Spirit. Our reaction to the stimulation demonstrates where our hearts lie. When our hearts are truly with God, we run first to Him.... Continue Reading →

We Get Nowhere Without the Holy Spirit

Taking on the name of a Christian and living a Christian life can be a simple enough thing to do. But let the fledgling in faith aspire to a deeper walk with God, and we will need help. If any lasting and genuine connection is sought, then we need the Holy Spirit. God sees into... Continue Reading →

The Sweetest Voice on Earth

There are many wonderful sounds that fall on our listening ears. But none of them can compare to the sweetest of them all. The voice of the Spirit of God is the most beautiful and thrilling sound available to us. It begins as a hardly detectable noise. Not everyone will listen for it. Yet the... Continue Reading →

Whatever it Takes to Encounter God

Moments in the piercing brightness of God´s glory burn away all else. In the immediate presence of God, the believer is left undone. We have no defense or convictions strong enough to withstand His righteous eyes. There, naked and exposed, we finally see that Christ is our key to all of God´s mercies. He is... Continue Reading →

The Revival We Seek

We talk of revival as if it were an earthly thing. But to a God-fearing, God-seeking soul, it can only mean a new flood of God´s Spirit pouring over those seeking Him. If the revival we seek is to increase the number of people in our church services, we are seeking something less. If revival... Continue Reading →

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