God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
As Jesus teaches, He mentions patches on cloth and wineskins. Nowadays, we very rarely use either. Clothes are thrown out when they get old and liquids have more modern containers. So, we must lean in toward our Savior to hear His instruction. Some followers learn to take their questions to Christ. They figure He intended... Continue Reading →
A Centurian recognized that Christ commands the power of God to heal. He approached Jesus because his heart knew it was the only place for a trusting soul to go. When our Lord saw this kind of faith, He remarked on it. Restoration was given freely and we can learn from that. Seek God and... Continue Reading →
Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.” Matthew 8:2 (Wednesday The Bible becomes the living word of God when it moves us in our day. Words written ages ago lift and draw us into contact with the Divine. Instruction seeps in and... 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 →
The enemy of our Lord is cunning. He knows what tactics work to trick souls away from God. As Christians, we are eager to serve Him. So it is easy to think we are doing God´s will even though we haven´t sought Him first. We can even work long and hard, gaining ground all 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 →
Nowhere on earth is safer than the presence of God. Nothing in our world can touch us when we find ourselves in the hands of the Almighty. All things are where they should be when God is in control. Whatever our situation looks like, it is okay. The outcome will be out of this world.... 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 →
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