Walking through our current times can be a scary thing. These are dark and dangerous days when we do not know where evil is laying its next ambush for us. But the children who look to the Savior Jesus Christ have a hand that will guide them and a mighty shoulder to lean on. Our... Continue Reading →
Our Standing With God
Oh, so much of human endeavor and Christianity these days chases after goals that get us nowhere. We strive to perfect our natures by hard work or desire, all the while forgetting that the only way to grow perfect in spiritual terms is to grow closer to the Son of God. We study what the... Continue Reading →
The True Christian
There was a time when people knew better than to put their faith only in things that they can prove physically or mentally. People back then were more in tune with the inner visitations of intelligence that work on levels we usually cannot reach. Sunsets moved them and storms reminded them of their limitations. When... Continue Reading →
Fall Down to Worship
The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, "Amen! Hallelujah!" Revelation 19:4 WEB Communion day rolled around and the congregation was larger than usual. Family members came from all over to see the young ones make their vow to God. The priest took to... Continue Reading →
How To Get To Heaven
To think that we must work out our faith in God amongst ourselves and with other people, we are sadly mistaken. If we latch onto the nearest church and expect it to right all eternity for us, we are more lost than we can imagine. The ways of God and the ways men find to... Continue Reading →
Wining Heaven
Some people mistakenly think that a firm declaration of all that they say they believe will make sure that they get what they demand. But Heaven and our place near God do not work like that. That a firm conviction must be there and that there are many times we may need to stand up... Continue Reading →
Fearing What We Deserve
The moment we find our lives firmly in the hands of Jesus Christ our Savior, we have found forgiveness for all our previous wandering from God. But the souls who will remain with Him throughout eternity are the ones who never let themselves relax. Jesus was the Prince of Heaven but He lowered Himself to... Continue Reading →
Walk Before Work
Before we ever dream of throwing ourselves into the work of God, let us get to know Him intimately and walk with Him in the most intense relationship of our lives. So many times we do the opposite. We come to know the Lord in part, or we find Jesus as our Savior, and we... Continue Reading →
Great Rejoicing
In Europe, and in many places in the world, soccer is a pretty big deal. A lot of people get caught up in the excitement of it when it comes time for the world championship games. People get together to watch and cheer on their teams. One year, when the children were young, a woman... Continue Reading →
Blessing in Disguise
If we look up the old Chinese parable of the man who lost his horse in Wikipedia, we can read a story of how bad luck often brings good luck. It also hints at the idea that good luck can bring bad luck. If we are willing to consider that there is a God who... Continue Reading →
