When Afflicted

It can happen all the time. We get into a situation that is over our heads or out of our control. When the strains and pains get too much, we look for help. Where do we go? Well, there is still a place. It is on our knees. There is still a great Helper. His... Continue Reading →

Time and Effort

If we love someone, we will want to be with them. Time spent growing our relationship brings pleasant rewards. The bonds between individuals grow when effort is made to strengthen them. When it comes to our walk with the Lord, all that we put into it will bring rewards. The more we give to this... Continue Reading →

Invest in the Relationship

The moment we are satisfied with where we stand with the Lord, we stop pressing closer to Him for more. If we are truly in love with our Savior, it will hurt us to think that we cannot grow closer still. So pray for followers who will give in to their hearts desire. Let us... Continue Reading →

Getting Further in God´s Kingdom

The burden we could ask for today should be to yearn for more of the Lord. If we could get our hearts and souls to long for Him all day long, our relationship with Him would grow. Our walk with Christ would increase. Our focus would shift to God more and more. From morning to... Continue Reading →

Who Is Coming to the Kingdom?

A Centurian recognized that Christ commands the power of God to heal. He approached Jesus because his heart knew it was the only place for a trusting soul to go. When our Lord saw this kind of faith, He remarked on it. Restoration was given freely and we can learn from that. Seek God and... Continue Reading →

Knowing God is Near

God holds wisdom and power we cannot fathom. Yet still, the Lord turns His attention to us, His children. We can turn from our ways and look to Him. When we do, we realize He has never been far from any of us. The new position we find ourselves in is most powerful. All of God's... Continue Reading →

Love Enemies

Christ teaches some things that we struggle to get the hang of.  He says not to love only those who love us but also those who have it in for us.  This may sound easy, but it´s not. Loving those who treat us right doesn´t score many points in spiritual realms. God calls for a whole... Continue Reading →

Keeping God Present

In breathless awe, men and women often sense the presence of God. In an instant, He is here with us and our heightened awareness overwhelms us. The sensation is impossible to describe. All the wondering servants can do is bow and pray that the Lord will enable them to capture the sensation. Our minds and... Continue Reading →

Our Smug Look

There comes a glorious day when we come to faith in God. A conversion occurs in our hearts and changes are made to our lives. We join the privileged ones who can call themselves God´s own. Once that is done, we can sit back with a smug look and feel good about ourselves, right? For... Continue Reading →

Repent!

Every Christian alive has heard the words of Christ calling us to repent. But the question is, who follows through? Many feel sorry for the bad things they have done. Some do try to change. So we clothe ourselves with the shiny new name "Christian," and never think more of the matter. Yet, the only... Continue Reading →

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