God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
God does nothing frivolous or unplanned. We often charge off to change the world with our new notions of faith. But to become a participant in God's movement, it is vital that we grow in Him. He is the Vine. All that we see and do must flow directly from Him. This can only happen... Continue Reading →
It is better to fall into the merciful hands of Christ than to trust ourselves or our ways. Christ reprimands the areas where He has worked and found no resulting change of heart. When we read His story, we also can choose. Jesus´s words can either stir us and make us seek His presence or... Continue Reading →
Christians today can slip into a dangerous way of thinking. They may like the thought of being a saved child of God so much that they do not seek more of the Lord. It can happen to any of us. And, it will unless we do something about it. Let us pray that we cultivate... Continue Reading →
We often find someone getting worked up over which Bible is being quoted. For example, one may push the King James version as the more correct one, while another is happy reading the NIV. These differences will exist. But if we look down on someone else, God cannot be pleased. An overly watered-down version of... Continue Reading →
When we know our Bibles well, we can imagine we are saved. Because we understand the teachings and agree with the doctrines, we call it belief. We come away with what we call our faith and then settle into fitting in with the religious scene. It may never occur to us that God has called... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The violent waves thrash the vessel to and fro. The sea is so rough that even the weathered sailors are tired and disheartened. Hopeful eyes search through sheets of spray. All their hope sets on spotting a comforting light. They look for some kind of promise that all will soon be well. They long for... Continue Reading →
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you. John 14:26 It might not even be an audible sound, but when the Holy Spirit speaks, it will guide us through our day. Some people... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 