While the world rushes after all that it does, a few quietly turn and look to the Lord. Even the churches make much of many issues. Still, some turn and seek their Savior. While the rest are talking about those things that are so vital to them, those poor souls press nearer to God. These... Continue Reading →
Love As Christ Loved
We have probably read it so often that we don´t stop to consider it. But Jesus´ command was for us to follow Him. We are to fill ourselves with His kind of selflessness and care. His unfathomable sacrifice for us wayward sinners is to mark us for life. We would be like Him or have... Continue Reading →
Two Kinds of Believers
Some people are content merely declaring their standing with Christ. But the saved are those who are on a mission. Their mission is not to boast of position but to assure themselves of one. They are driven in their quest to know God. They want to wake up each day to His presence in their... Continue Reading →
The Secret Attack
A comfortable feeling that lets us sit back and stop pressing closer to God can come to anyone. But it is a deadly trick to rob us of finding more of His presence in our day. Every sincere believer should be aware of this deception. We should guard ourselves like soldiers watching for the imminent... Continue Reading →
Learning to Wait on God
We may only take a few steps toward the Lord before discovering He works to a different time clock. His timing and ours are not the same. He sees with perfect clarity and works to a separate agenda from ours. But, if we are serious about following our Savior, He will lead us into His... Continue Reading →
The Beloved of God
Picture a hungry, humble soul kneeling to fan the flames of their heart before the Lord. That is the kind of believer that will inhabit the Kingdom of God. Dear Lord, Please let Your servants draw near You. Draw us. Encourage us. Set a fire within us that cannot be quenched. Let it burn for... Continue Reading →
The Deception We Face Today
We thought we were on our guard. But deception has found its way into even the tightest of religious circles. While we say the Lord´s name, sing songs, and worship Him, we somehow feel He is far away. The great deceiver has tricked us out of having God here with us. And that is far... Continue Reading →
Receiving Only the Word
People often send us to the Bible to find our answers. They are right, but only half right. The Holy Scriptures are our blessed source to find what we need to know of God. But they must bring us to God. So, when we go to the Bible, it must bring us into awareness of... Continue Reading →
God´s or Not
Let each make what they want of religion. But those who truly belong to God will desire more of His presence daily! Those who come to faith for the routine will find structure for their lives. Those looking for a belief system will find that to cling to. But, those who need to know God... Continue Reading →
The Choice We Make Each Day
The privilege offered to us is not accepted by everyone. Many hear the challenge and stop short. Some don´t even know we should press on for the Prize. We have been invited to walk with God. The King of Kings would like to enter a relationship with us. As incongruent as it may seem, we... Continue Reading →
