God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Embrace the wonderful parts of Christmas. But pray that what warms and seasons the celebration is the presence of Christ. Christmastime is the season when more people think of Christ in some respect or other. We see nativity scenes and hear songs that sing lovingly of His gift to us. We embrace His spirit of... Continue Reading →
The angels sang to shepherds when Baby Jesus was born. “Peace on Earth, and glory to God in the highest!” We are familiar with the words. But do they ever sink in? The thought of peace coming to us in our world and times might seem impossible. Greedy leaders everywhere tell us one thing yet... Continue Reading →
It is celebrated by many all over the world. But Christmas brings joy to far more than we imagine. The realms that we have yet to explore are affected by it too. Angels sing, Heaven rejoices. The birth of the Redeemer of the world is beautiful far beyond our earthly fanfare. God in Heaven is... Continue Reading →
People grow bold. We only hear, “I think…” and “I believe…” But, regardless of where the crowd is heading, some will bend the knee. They might be few. But Some will remain who refuse to look to us, ourselves, or our world. No great statement will take the place of a real encounter. Their hearts... Continue Reading →
We have seen some fine examples of earthly fathers. Stories of them will touch us and inspire us. They overflow with love and the care they have for their children. But these are nothing when compared to the Father we have in Heaven. God´s love for His children reaches back longer than we can imagine.... Continue Reading →
Dive into our busy day or seek out moments to approach the Lord. That is a dilemma for some and a privilege for a few. There does exist a peculiar kind of people who know which one they will choose. The rest of us may struggle on for a lifetime. But those rare souls who... Continue Reading →
Many say they belong to Christ, but few press forward in pursuit of Him. It is not in fashion to seek the Lord until we are completely wrapped up in our relationship with Him. Yet that is what our God would have of us. Those who desire to be with the Savior throughout their day... Continue Reading →
The cry goes out. It has stood for many generations. It says to sing a new song unto the Lord. It calls for voices to lift in praise. Our God is the God of Wonder! Fill us to overflowing - all who turn to Him! But why a new song? We may find a few... Continue Reading →
The people of God, who are they? When we stop to consider, the temptation is to think of a denominational group. We might say that they are a certain standard of professed believers. They are the ones who got the doctrines right or taken their studies of God further. Looking into the distant past, we... Continue Reading →
The trends in the world today have swung far from what people revered in the past. It wasn´t that long ago when preachers spoke of a God who held authority. He was a righteous God worthy of our respect and healthy fear. Now, people will struggle to love someone they perceive to be harsh. And... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 