God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
It has become trendy to dream of running off to some exotic temple and then dedicating time and effort to finding inner peace. Some people must have had a certain level of success at it, and we celebrate them as heroes. But while people will go to such lengths to find god-like peace within themselves,... Continue Reading →
We often mistake our calling when we come to faith in God. We hear the words and understand them. But get lost in a maze of right and wrong doctrines and practices. Although the teachings are biblically sound, we choose a path that does not bring us any closer to the Lord. We may worship... Continue Reading →
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name: John 1:12 (WEB) There should be no argument over what qualifies us as children of God. Yet we are often sold something short of a relationship. The danger lies in passing over... Continue Reading →
Our first reaction to pain and threats is often to complain to God. We wonder why this must happen to us, and we give in to feeling sorry for ourselves. But there is always much more going on in spiritual terms than meets the eye. Whenever we are faced with something that makes us turn... Continue Reading →
We rarely find something if we are not willing to look for it. And, when it comes to encountering God, that rule multiplies. We all have a door within our hearts. Either we can swing that door open or keep it closed. Some think if we leave the door of our hearts cracked slightly, the... Continue Reading →
We look for peace. We try to find hope. Everyone could use a little guidance to help us find the best way through our lives. Yet, while others struggle on, some quietly bow before the Lord and find all their hearts will ever need. We have the most caring Heavenly Father who provided for us... Continue Reading →
We have all experienced it. The pace of life has increased the world over. We get so caught up in doing this and running there. Our frenzied pace is no accident. The enemy of our Lord has carefully orchestrated it. We have been warned through the Bible and countless messengers from God. Yet, every day,... Continue Reading →
The loss of a loved one is never easy. It forces you to wonder what all this is for. It makes you question why we should plod along when nothing makes sense. Depression is real. It is a very dark disease. It is crushing. With the weight of the world suffocating us, we have two... Continue Reading →
As long as we see our lives as only physical, the Holy Spirit hasn´t yet begun to teach us about God and His ways. We are born into a physical world, but the seeds of something much greater are planted within us. Our transition begins when we are called to turn and draw near the... Continue Reading →
It is easy to think that our faith is under attack when we face hard times in life. As difficult as those moments are, they will only strengthen the bond between us and our Savior. True believers lean harder on Christ when the going gets tough. He becomes their strength. But the subtle yet dangerous... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 