God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Romans 8:1 NIV Christians may latch on to certain Bible texts that hold for us an immeasurable treasure. The text which states that there is now no condemnation for us must rank amongst the sweetest texts in all the Scriptures. The person... Continue Reading →
So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Romans 7:21 NIV Paul walks us through the difficulties and dangers of our sinful nature. He tries to show us that we are complex and divided souls. Recognizing our condition should spur us sufficiently to seek... Continue Reading →
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Romans 7:14 NIV Christian faith in under deadly attack. But the enemy of our devotion to God is clever. Darkness has been honing its skills over the centuries and feeding its desire to deceive the children of God. ... Continue Reading →
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NIV Mankind desires a life without end. Much effort is given to maintain ourselves, prevent aging and hold off death. Modern media creates imaginary heroes who possess the supernatural ability to resist dying. But... Continue Reading →
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11 NIV Christians have this joy that now we can live for something else. We no longer need to follow the trends of our society. We do not have to stand up to the standards of our times.... Continue Reading →
so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21 NIV The person who thinks they are perfect does not need God. It is the person who realizes the need for a Savior who will turn and look... Continue Reading →
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3 NIV Modern man tries to talk himself up. We boast. We revel in our own praise. But we do not like to admit our weaknesses. We hate to suffer. If only we could see that those... Continue Reading →
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1 NIV Christians all over the world wake up each morning and open their Bibles. They worship God. They attend services during the week. They watch, listen or read uplifting content. They go out and engage... Continue Reading →
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." Romans 4:21-22 NIV We cannot possibly know everything about our limitless God. But we can bow to Him. We can give Him credit for being God. We can also give Him credit... Continue Reading →
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Romans 4:18 NIV Throughout the Bible and on into our times churches and people everywhere have called Abraham the father of their faith. Each person inside... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 