God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
There are many levels of human desire. Sadly, we all fall short of where we could be with the Lord. Yet ever so often, we find hearts that open themselves heavenward. Something of God has stirred deep within, and the soul leaped up to respond. Some mysterious calling sets these individuals on a mighty quest... Continue Reading →
Christ ran into opposition to His healing of the sick and casting out evil spirits. The church of His day did not see Him fitting in within their religion. They thought they had God figured out and would attack anyone who did not go along with them. It did not matter that Jesus was easing... Continue Reading →
Jesus came teaching the good news of His Father´s kingdom. People needed to know there was something better out there. This was how it was then, and how it is now. We see the situation around us and struggle to imagine a different and perfect order of things. One completely apart from what we know... Continue Reading →
It is better to fall into the merciful hands of Christ than to trust ourselves or our ways. Christ reprimands the areas where He has worked and found no resulting change of heart. When we read His story, we also can choose. Jesus´s words can either stir us and make us seek His presence or... Continue Reading →
What wonderful insight Jesus gives us into the great heart of God. He cuts past the superficial and meaningless actions. And goes directly to the reasons behind doing things. Jesus teaches that our reward is tied to pure intention. He assures us that genuine gestures and the correct motives hold the reward. It also tears... Continue Reading →
Where to turn? Who to listen to? And what should I do? These are all good questions that we often ask ourselves. They demonstrate a desire to improve and show that we are aware we could use some guidance. Praise the Lord! There is One whom we can go to for answers. He will be... Continue Reading →
Many pressing matters tear our attention away from God each day. They are important things that we must attend to, like family, work, and caring for others. But no matter how important or pressing, they don´t have to break our attention away from the Lord. Instead, they are the first things we should bring to... Continue Reading →
We often find someone getting worked up over which Bible is being quoted. For example, one may push the King James version as the more correct one, while another is happy reading the NIV. These differences will exist. But if we look down on someone else, God cannot be pleased. An overly watered-down version of... Continue Reading →
Some may wonder how we can step out in faith when we cannot see a clear path before us. The dilemma is one every believer will surely come to, and quite possibly every day. Yet the problems and the difficulties lose their weight where God is. We will be tempted to see our limitations and... Continue Reading →
There has never been, nor will there ever be, a person filled with more of the Spirit of God than they should have. It is impossible because God is infinite. We fail to see because we are finite and have limitations. Unfortunately, we cannot see that each should be striving for more of the Holy... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 