God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Taking the literal meaning of Biblical texts is rarely beneficial. It limits God´s voice of instruction and sets us up as judges over the value the message holds. Christ says that He will go to the Father and vouch for those who profess their allegiance to Him. But it would be absurd to think that... Continue Reading →
During His lifetime here amongst us, Jesus was set firmly on one thing. His every thought, action, and message faithfully pointed to it. He worked hard. Sacrificing all the distractions the world has to offer without giving them thought. So intent was He towards this single goal of His that He lived and died as... Continue Reading →
Everything begins with God, the Creator. Then it plays out in our known universe in His intended ways. In the end, it returns to lift higher still the name of the One who created and sustains it. We are included in this cycle and can choose to work toward heaven´s goals, or not. We can... Continue Reading →
Jesus was a bit of a renegade to the leaders of His church. He attended regularly. But records show that He also hung out with questionable people. The church authorities tried to show that His conduct was not acceptable. They couldn´t stand Him being around the people with the worst reputation in town. Before we... Continue Reading →
Jesus came healing and performing miracles. But Matthew 8 tells of a whole region that begged Him to leave their area. Why on earth would anyone in their right mind turn away the very Son of God? Now we can sit back in aloof judgment of the actions of those people that day. Or, we... Continue Reading →
Everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Matthew 7:26 Jesus forever points us to the kingdom not made with hands. It is where God dwells and reigns supreme. With every action and word, Christ encourages us further towards the... Continue Reading →
A discussion sprang up on a social media page over a religious dilemma. Highly intelligent and educated Christians each had their go at explaining predestination. The debate brought up some interesting thoughts. The question was about whether salvation depends on our choice or God´s. From the numerous texts quoted, it was clear that each knew... Continue Reading →
We have all heard wonders about how God moved in the past. But leaving Him there is not enough. The few who stir deeply enough will need to see for themselves. We must know. We must experience what all the fuss is about. So, we get down to business. We go to our knees. The... Continue Reading →
Now and then, religion sinks deep enough within an individual. It ignites something in the soul that begins to glow. That tiny spark spreads deep in the soul until it consumes the believer. It becomes a raging fire to know and be with our Savior. These peculiar people might not be the popular ones that... Continue Reading →
Christ´s words cut through the shallowness of our faith. They expose our deceit and our disguise. So much of our hearts still remain far away from God. And, so few are concerned enough to do something about it. But, for those of us who have ears, His message can still reach us. They still carry... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 