One would think that it is not harmful to focus on our dreams, our desires, or the things our hearts go out to. But whenever we are the focal point, we are keeping God from His rightful place in our hearts. It is impossible to focus on the Lord while we are focusing on ourselves.... Continue Reading →

Most of us will go through our day never realizing that God is present and longs to walk through every detail together with us. Some will have their devotions and then get up and go out to hurl themselves into their busy routines. All the while, the Lord is near. He has never left our... Continue Reading →

It has been said by insightful people in every generation that they would rather know God personally than be the most educated person on the subject of theology. These precious souls sense the presence of God in and around us where others only speculate. The blessing comes to those who go out of their way... Continue Reading →

Although we do not like to think of our mistakes or live in an age that takes criticism well, we can only improve the kind of people we are if we recognize when we are wrong and then try our best to change. If we look carefully there are always a few things that we... Continue Reading →

We are ungrateful creatures. We struggle to give credit to others for what they have done but cry out for recognition for anything that we do. This is sad when we do it to those around us. However, when we do it to a loving God who has forever been working only for our good,... Continue Reading →

There is a dangerous lie out there that threatens the spiritual health of every child of God. It is that we are safe once we have claimed Christ as our Savior. The notion is true when we are effectively with Him, but the threat is serious whenever we are not. We are in more trouble... Continue Reading →

We could go our whole lives and never question where we truly stand with the Lord. This is especially true if we are religious and have our beliefs well defined. The enemy has many tricks and one of his secret weapons is to fool us into sitting back comfortably happy with our religious choices. It... Continue Reading →

If we try to convince others to a faith in God by using arguments on the legitimacy of the Bible or powerful texts, we should know that what we are selling may never truly place that person in contact with the Lord. We, humans, tend to congratulate ourselves on our choices and sit back comfortably... Continue Reading →

It takes an honest person to admit that they do not know everything. Many times our arrogance keeps us from learning wonderful things as we refuse to open our hearts. However, those who have had the mind-blowing experience of waking up to the powerful presence of God right here with us in our day have... Continue Reading →