The people of God, who are they? When we stop to consider, the temptation is to think of a denominational group. We might say that they are a certain standard of professed believers. They are the ones who got the doctrines right or taken their studies of God further. Looking into the distant past, we... Continue Reading →
Those Who Fear God
The trends in the world today have swung far from what people revered in the past. It wasn´t that long ago when preachers spoke of a God who held authority. He was a righteous God worthy of our respect and healthy fear. Now, people will struggle to love someone they perceive to be harsh. And... Continue Reading →
Who to Turn To
People need people. We need to know others are there for us. We run to others for their help, their comfort, and their advice. It is part of being human. We also need to be there for others. In that respect, we fulfil our Lord´s wishes. We care for the needs of those around us.... Continue Reading →
Eyes on God
Nowadays, it might seem difficult to decipher what God would have His children do to be saved. It could seem that each of the many religions are boasting to be the only ones who have the key. But this does not correspond to the teachings of the One we call Christ. He was a humble... Continue Reading →
To Live in God´s Presence
This world talks about many things these days. But what it doesn´t make much of anymore is what it will be like to live in the presence of God. For so long, we have held God as if He were far away in some distant place called Heaven. Although we may not see it, Heaven... Continue Reading →
God Looks After the Lowly
Unseen hands hold uncountable forces, galaxies, and distances, all moving in precise order. God´s eyes see it all. His ears hear the whispers of hearts that cannot detect their own sounds. He knows if the sparrow falls and the number of hairs on our heads. The Lord is so wise and powerful that we brush... Continue Reading →
God´s Loving Kindness
You still see small acts of kindness all around. Someone comes up short in the checkout line and the next person offers to help. A door is held open for someone who couldn´t manage it on their own. A doctor or a nurse who went out of their way to ease the suffering of a... Continue Reading →
Lift Your Hands and Praise God
Some churches still have worshippers who lift their hands while singing or praying. There are other churches that see their actions and judge them. Those who hold up their hands must do it as a gesture for something occurring inside of them. If it is because they are turning some inward part toward God, then... Continue Reading →
God´s Chosen Habitation
God chose Zion. It is the place He would come and live in. The Lord would make it His home. That place would wear His name as He selected it. But Zion is not just a place on a map. It is a place in the hearts of His children. It is like Him. He... Continue Reading →
Longing for the Lord
The days of attending church are swiftly losing their general popularity. The newer ways of thinking rob church-going of its importance to our lives and the health of our souls. People either find little time or desire to leave other interests to gather to worship the Lord. There are few left who cling to the... Continue Reading →
