God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
There are many different ways people say they believe in God. But it takes the Light of God shining on our scene to see what sets them apart. Most spend their days chasing the things of this world. They want to get as much as they can while they can. Things like making a name... Continue Reading →
There is a selfish notion that has crept into the Christian message and may do damage to our faith. It is the notion that we should get to know God so that we will go to Heaven and live forever. The danger lies in the very fact that it is true. The sly trick that... Continue Reading →
A hurting soul aches. It cries out to God. He hears! There is an age-old cause and effect that stands the test of time. When people need God and truly turn to Him, He responds. It might not happen in the way that we ask. We could get frustrated if we put a time limit... Continue Reading →
“Come to God, and He will turn your financial situation around.” It sounds great. But it is a mistake. Many Bible texts tug on the strings of our hearts. We read that our lands will return to us or our fortunes will come. The promises hold every possibility toward those kinds of consequences. But their... Continue Reading →
“Oh, how long!” It is so easy to groan under the strain of waiting. We cry out. We complain. Why must we wait so long for God to answer our prayers and needs? Waiting is not something that comes easily or naturally. Often, we must wrestle for so long before we learn it. But, like... Continue Reading →
There is one thing we should get crystal clear if we want to continue to call ourselves the remnant of Christ. That is if we truly want God to come into our hearts. Everyone who claims to believe in Christ would love to say, “Of course!” But the whole matter deserves more attention. Not everyone... Continue Reading →
When we stop asking ourselves this question, our answer will not be positive. We lose our chance when we stop asking if we will meet the Holy One. It would be easy for us to trust a choice we made once long ago. It would be nice to heave a sigh of relief and let... Continue Reading →
We have to get it! We cannot stand missing out on something our hearts desire. The sad part of our modern greed drive is that we set our sights too low. We chase after fleeting things like pleasure, money, and a name. Our Shepherd offers us infinitely more when He offers us Himself. If we... Continue Reading →
There is one thing we Christians still get wrong every time. We come to faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Then we heave a sigh of relief. We know that Heaven finally opened its doors to us. And this is where we get screwed up. We stop seeking. There are degrees for each... Continue Reading →
We never know when the special moment of enlightenment will overcome us. Sweet yet terrifying seconds tick by as we reel in astonishment. The invisible walls that conceal God´s presence from us vanish. Left without the comfortable fixed points that we humans trust, we begin to tremble. When God shows up, limitations flee, and all... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 