A step into the presence of God is a thrilling thing. But to share every step with Him can only be our highest goal. Moments of enlightenment where we are aware of the presence of God are precious beyond words. Yet as sweet as they may be, they will not mean that we have attained... Continue Reading →
Time for the Lord
Dark powers would love to steal every moment we could spend with God. Distractions are placed in our lives on purpose. It is no accident that our world spins at a quicker pace all the time. We were warned it would be like this. So let the Lord find some who will still resist. Let... Continue Reading →
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 →
How to Engage in Life
When pressed, stressed, or hurt, our reactions will demonstrate what kind of people we are. For those who care to contemplate such things, much can be learned. Also, what we see can help us improve our character. If we tend to have outbursts of anger, being aware of the facts will allow us to work... 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 →
Weaknesses to Power
Not many people are bold enough to say that God cannot work miracles. Still, too few of us place enough trust in God to see His miraculous power take over. But this has been the Christian message over the ages. If we can exchange our focus on ourselves and our scene, God will work in... Continue Reading →
Our Free Will
God in heaven has been at work. He has His plan and has not rested in bringing it to completion. He has disclosed His intentions for us. Those who seek the ways of the world will not understand. But those who look above will. We read His word. We can either respond to His countless... 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 →
No Step Without God
There is a connection between us and God that we should never break. He is not far from any of His children. So we should stay near Him. This means that He should be with us in all that we do. No thought, day or night, needs to be held without Him in it. We... Continue Reading →
