God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Human love and human will are still human. They are weak and insufficient when it comes to pleasing God. We need a Savior to not only turn us from our ways but also lead us to God. Christ spoke of this when He promised to send us the Counselor. When the Spirit of the Lord... Continue Reading →
We can view our life on Earth in many different ways, and how we view it can shape how we live. If we listen to modern trends, we will be tempted to own, control, or use life to get what we want. But if we care about the God who designed our world and these... Continue Reading →
Even our religion today is too concerned with the world we live in. Didn´t we listen to anything the Bible tried to teach us? We have refused to let go of this place to take our hold on the kingdom to come. But there may be time for some to see, turn, and seek a... Continue Reading →
The holy calling of coming together to worship God is a lofty mission. But even our churches could become a snare for us. One only has to look at the Pharisees and teachers of the law in Jesus´ day. We will need to tread lightly on this earth and stay close to our Savior. Let... Continue Reading →
That cozy feeling that we get thinking we are the saved of God might be a danger to our souls. Whatever keeps us from running to Christ and clinging to Him could be misleading. These times are not ones to let down our guard, no matter how convinced we are of our church's doctrines. Nobody... Continue Reading →
When we know our Bibles well, we can imagine we are saved. Because we understand the teachings and agree with the doctrines, we call it belief. We come away with what we call our faith and then settle into fitting in with the religious scene. It may never occur to us that God has called... Continue Reading →
It is a thrill to sense the heavens part and experience a powerful encounter with the Divine. This kind of spiritual high can fortify one´s faith and send us seeking the Lord in earnest. It can be so striking that the world loses its charm, and it can feed the faith of others. But there... Continue Reading →
Humble worshippers who want to meet God can and should have their encounter. When we finally wake to the realization that we have been ushered before God, we will be repaid in full. Any time spent seeking that experience will be forgotten. We will understand then why we had to wait and what needed to... Continue Reading →
Enoch walked with God. David had a special relationship with Him too. The Bible tells of many who lived out their days on earth while their thoughts and hearts were with the Lord. Christian history is also filled with remarkable people and their amazing stories. They all enjoyed privileged positions with the Spirit. His presence... Continue Reading →
Everyone hears the warnings. But we all think that the message is for someone else. The warning to guard ourselves from false teaching is almost always meant for others. It does not apply to us. Or, at least we think it is. Any message that puffs up man and his ways is dangerous. Any encouragement... Continue Reading →
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