Many times our attention is too easily drawn away from God. We may have our devotional time cut short by some pressing issue or dilemma that we face. It happens so much that we never realize that our time with God has been cut short or that sweet moments with the Lord are being robbed... Continue Reading →
Driven To Our Knees
We all go through tough times that put us to the test and drive us to our knees. These times, although painful, place us right where we need to be to stop trusting in ourselves. When we know we need God, we seek Him. We reach out for God and our hearts are emptied leaving... Continue Reading →
Human Wisdom
The magical and mysterious God who formed us and has loved us from before the foundations of the world calls mankind unto Him. He showers us with gifts, giving us life, health, wisdom, and the freedom of choice. We take His gifts whether we think about it or not. What we do with the privileges... Continue Reading →
The Good That Bad Brings
How many times and in how many ways have we suffered some kind of struggle or strife in our lives only to gain some blessing from God through our misfortune? It happens all the time. Something bad happens to us and we take it to the Lord in prayer. Within His providence and grace, He... Continue Reading →
Need The Lord First
Some days it is just hard to get out of bed and off to the tasks at hand. We need help to give us that impulse and drive to get us going. If you are a coffee drinker, you might not even be able to open your eyes fully until you get your first cup.... Continue Reading →
What We Cannot Let Happen
Reading a post this morning from my daily devotional reading, I was stunned to read of how some family member of the author had been convinced that Christ was with her when she was alone. No mention and no encouragement came across throughout the whole article that we too could grow that close to the... Continue Reading →
Truth Revealed
The words that come out of our mouths demonstrate something that we don´t often realize is true about us. They show us what means the most to us. If, when we talk, we are always referring to kindness and the state of people´s hearts, then it is probably pretty sure that kindness and selflessness mean... Continue Reading →
A Turn For The Best
Removing the focus of our lives from ourselves is not always an easy thing to do. We may have to pray really hard to the Lord for His help with this nearly impossible task. But when we do, all of Heaven begins to sing. The Spirit of God is finally able to move freely. God´s... Continue Reading →
To Be With Christ
There is unimaginable strength and power that comes with an intimate walk with the Lord. When the Holy Spirit is able to move in a person´s life, it is the most amazing thing to witness. Miracles can happen, the mighty arm of God can be clearly seen, instruction can come to us, and the soft... Continue Reading →
Closer Still
There are fewer people all the time who will go out of their way to get to know the Lord. Some are still willing to devote a portion of their day or their week to worship. But, what kind of worship. Meeting together in church meetings and prayer groups is highly beneficial and can help... Continue Reading →
