Humans are diggers. We dig in the earth to uncover our past. We dig in books to teach ourselves how to walk. We dig into subjects to know how to deal with them as well. We dig and dig. The difference between us, though, is where we dig. If we are like our furry friends,... Continue Reading →
Refuge In God
Cruel words came, followed by cruel actions. A child stood up to defend herself. She lashed out at her aggressors. When the teacher stepped in to stop the brawl, not one child admitted their actions were wrong.”What?” The teacher was caught off guard. “Our parents taught us never to let anyone push us around.” The... Continue Reading →
If There Are Any
From the pulpit, the leader calls for prayer. Everyone in the congregation bows their heads with respect. But what runs through each head among them at that moment may differ. This one, listens out of one ear. That one is trying to still his kids. One over there is going over their meal plans for... Continue Reading →
A Right Spirit Within
It is one of the first things we do when we come to believe in Christ. We set out to refine our lives. It is wholesome and good. But how we go about it will make all the difference in the world. If we are not careful, we could bury ourselves in a flurry of... Continue Reading →
The Inmost Place
Experts, experts, experts! The world is full of experts! With the advent of technology and social media, we have a flood of experts. Anyone with an opinion, must now be heard. The Old Testament tells of a flood ages ago. But this flood we are under now could sweep us all away. We will need... Continue Reading →
Who Forgets God
Christians do not like to hear that we are wrong. Nobody does, especially when talking about our beliefs. Yet there is far more at stake here than our egos. So, the wise will sit and listen. They will tune their ears to hear. Ones whose hearts fix on reaching a privileged walk with God will... Continue Reading →
Making A Sacrifice
God speaks. His voice sounds throughout His creation. Not everyone can hear it. Not everyone wants to. But those who do, what wonders they will hear! What does God say? The curious ones will look into it. They will study, and they will learn. The Holy One calls. He longs to gather us unto Him.... Continue Reading →
Thinking Of God
When it happens to you, you will know. God breaks through the barriers that hide Him from our view at times. In these instants, we witness His mighty hands at work. He performs a miracle or makes His presence felt. One of the simplest yet purest forms of bliss comes from contemplating God´s love and... Continue Reading →
Shout Triumph To God
When it happens to you, you will know. God breaks through the barriers that hide Him from our view at times. In these instants, we witness His mighty hands at work. He performs a miracle or makes His presence felt. It is overwhelming. Powerful displays of God´s presence are thrilling for everyday people like us.... Continue Reading →
Be Still, And Know That He Is God
It is so widely accepted in Christian circles. We often overlook it. But getting still is more vital to our faith than we can imagine. So let us imagine for a moment. Let us close our eyes and imagine that God is here right now! With our eyelids squeezed tight, let us shut out the... Continue Reading →
