God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Christ teaches some things that we struggle to get the hang of. He says not to love only those who love us but also those who have it in for us. This may sound easy, but it´s not. Loving those who treat us right doesn´t score many points in spiritual realms. God calls for a whole... Continue Reading →
Life can be a struggle. If things don´t just fall into order, we must often fight to stay afloat. For most, this battle continues our entire lives. But it doesn´t have to be this way. The Bible paints us another picture. God Himself calls us to another Spirit. Unlike our spirit, which has limitations, His... Continue Reading →
Every age has always had a few who take their relationship with God to a higher level. They may be few and far between. But God has special souls that seek Him harder than the rest. These blessed ones experience the Lord in ways that those with lesser desires won´t. Even among churchgoers, the vast... Continue Reading →
When Jesus began to teach, His message cut straight through formal religion. It brought each person to consider where they stand before God. Not only did Jesus´ words burn inside, but amazing things happened. He touched people and diseases left them. Around Christ, God´s miraculous power was visible even to the humblest of souls. In... Continue Reading →
Every Christian alive has heard the words of Christ calling us to repent. But the question is, who follows through? Many feel sorry for the bad things they have done. Some do try to change. So we clothe ourselves with the shiny new name "Christian," and never think more of the matter. Yet, the only... Continue Reading →
A person who has experienced God´s presence for themselves is a marked person. Something marvelous happened to them. How they got there was both a blessing and a mystery. But somehow, the Lord saw something special in their hearts. So, He moved. God stirred in unseen ways. Awareness of His presence swept over the humble... Continue Reading →
Once someone realizes they can walk with God, the possibilities become endless. We like to think that the drunk laying in the gutter can clean up. Finally, he has someone who cares for him and can help him make better decisions. But the same goes for a king. The man standing on the proverbial top... Continue Reading →
Jesus says that man does not live by bread alone. He refuses to let anyone force Him to take His eyes and His heart off the Father. Not even hunger comes before honoring God. The Devil has no power over that kind of faith and devotion to God. Christ passed the second test not by... Continue Reading →
It sounds impossible! The first chapter of Matthew is the story of a couple who came into contact with God. He moves in His creation. He includes the lives of human beings. He is working above our abilities to comprehend. He is working out His plan of redemption. His people turned from seeking Him. Now,... Continue Reading →
Luke 24:1-53 ESV / …While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? At some point in our religious history, we started doing... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 