God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. Acts 10:11 (NIV) On the rooftop he finds himself ravished with hunger. He devotes himself to prayer. The man of God turns his attention towards Heaven. Then God opens the door! He peels back the... Continue Reading →
When God thinks of you, He may see your compassion, your devotion, your tenderness or your quick mind, but He doesn´t think of your things. Max Lucado (Travelling Light)
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Acts 10:3 (NIV) He is described as devout and God-fearing. It is said that he gives generously to those in need. Scriptures say he prays to God regularly.... Continue Reading →
Many a lost man is putting off the day of salvation, vaguely hoping that time is on his side, when actually the likelihood of his ever becoming a Christian grows less day by day. A.W. Tozer (That Incredible Christian)
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. Acts 9:41 (NIV) A good disciple dies. God sends another powerful friend of His to the funeral. But the outcome is unexpected. Peter sends the weeping out. He... Continue Reading →
Is it time to dream dreams once again of Heaven, the throne of God, and eternity? S.D. Wonenberg (Finding Jesus Christ In The Gospel Of John Part Three) Really Living
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. Acts 9:40 (NIV) Have we ever truly sat down to consider the size of faith and the... Continue Reading →
When we worship God and live by His spiritual values, the knowledge and infinite complexity of science are channeled by a wisdom beyond human capability. Charles A. Lindbergh (Of Flight and Life)
"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. Acts 9:34 (NIV) He has been in bed for 8 years. He has no control of his situation. He cannot move. He is paralyzed. But Peter visits. He is a man focused... Continue Reading →
An objective knowledge about the truth or the truths of Christianity is precisely untruth. To know a creed by rote is, quite simply paganism. This is because Christianity is inwardness. Christianity is paradox, and paradox requires but one thing: the passion of faith. Kierkegaard (Provocations)
Searching For Christ 