Carrying Our Cross

Christians today are under attack, even though we don´t see it. Somehow, the ways of the world are finding their way back into our thinking. It happened so subtly that we didn´t even realize it. But, even while talking up the Lord, our hearts go out to the things of the earth. We lift God... Continue Reading →

Hearing from God

Anyone who wants it enough will learn to hear from God. All the blessings God has for His children are free and available. The Lord wants to share them with us. He encourages us to pursue them, pray for them, and grow close enough to Him so that they are rightfully ours. One delight we... Continue Reading →

Depression

Depression is real and can come to anyone. Those who enter will struggle to get out. Yet those who turn to God can rise in hope. Being down is not always a bad place. It can help us look up. From there, we realize that our hope lies in God. We stretch for the Lord´s... Continue Reading →

Making a Connection

We can profess devotion to God all our lives and never really attempt to enter His presence. But that failure excludes us from all the benefits we imagine we have attained. The Almighty Righteous God sits above and beyond our powers to see Him. Yet His heart has always been open to those who strain... Continue Reading →

How to Be Selfless Like Christ

Small children need to learn how to control selfishness. Selflessness can only come by repressing one´s natural desires. But we have a great example. His name is Jesus. Christ lived to glorify God first and save others. He was not here to put Himself before anyone else. And if we want to learn to be... Continue Reading →

Caring if Others Know Christ

Cleaning up one´s life and attending services are often thought of as proof one has come to God. But people who have never opened their hearts up to Him or sat in His presence can do those things. It is when we start to care whether someone else has met the Lord that our hearts... Continue Reading →

Jesus for Today

The Bible tells of people in the past who needed a Savior. God sent us His Son. He will save those who find it in their hearts to respond to His call. Now, more than ever, we need to know the One who can restore us unto our Maker. Let our hearts go out to... Continue Reading →

Value

One of the enemy´s greatest deceptions has been to hide where true value lies. We fail to see what is worth most. This is because we are tempted to weigh value as things relate to us. God never intended for us to be so naive. Things hold value first as they relate to God. After... Continue Reading →

Time and Effort

If we love someone, we will want to be with them. Time spent growing our relationship brings pleasant rewards. The bonds between individuals grow when effort is made to strengthen them. When it comes to our walk with the Lord, all that we put into it will bring rewards. The more we give to this... Continue Reading →

Invest in the Relationship

The moment we are satisfied with where we stand with the Lord, we stop pressing closer to Him for more. If we are truly in love with our Savior, it will hurt us to think that we cannot grow closer still. So pray for followers who will give in to their hearts desire. Let us... Continue Reading →

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑