The enemy of our Lord is cunning. He knows what tactics work to trick souls away from God. As Christians, we are eager to serve Him. So it is easy to think we are doing God´s will even though we haven´t sought Him first. We can even work long and hard, gaining ground all the... Continue Reading →
When Religion Reaches the Soul
Now and then, religion sinks deep enough within an individual. It ignites something in the soul that begins to glow. That tiny spark spreads deep in the soul until it consumes the believer. It becomes a raging fire to know and be with our Savior. These peculiar people might not be the popular ones that... Continue Reading →
What Prayer Can Do
Nowhere on earth is safer than the presence of God. Nothing in our world can touch us when we find ourselves in the hands of the Almighty. All things are where they should be when God is in control. Whatever our situation looks like, it is okay. The outcome will be out of this world.... Continue Reading →
How Prayer Helps
Even young children can find great comfort and strength in praying to the Lord. The secular world also acknowledges the positive effects of going to God. But the benefits of prayer are much greater than a lighter outlook on life. The Divine is an intelligence and a force of unimaginable and limitless boundaries. When we... Continue Reading →
Who We Turn To
Because Christians care about where we stand with God, we often overlook our need for Him. We are over the big hurdle because we have professed our faith. God is ours, we say, and then we look around at each other to see what we should do next. Or, we throw ourselves into a sea... Continue Reading →
God Before
Christians love to talk big and rush forward on our missions. We claim the promises of God and His instructions. Then we bolster our reserves and step out, fully believing we are doing God's will. Often, we care not whose toes we step on to do it because we are convinced that our purpose is... Continue Reading →
Who Is Right?
Trends in religion have made experts of everyone with an opinion. It is not surprising that churches are dividing and new strains are growing up all the time. We get excited when we hear a vibrant new speaker or find a talented writer. But for all our fuss, we are not seeing a fresh outpouring... Continue Reading →
Knowing God is Near
God holds wisdom and power we cannot fathom. Yet still, the Lord turns His attention to us, His children. We can turn from our ways and look to Him. When we do, we realize He has never been far from any of us. The new position we find ourselves in is most powerful. All of God's... Continue Reading →
Jesus and Prayer
In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. Matthew 6:7 Prayer has fallen out of popularity in our modern worldviews. Even so, some still consider there to be a God above. We will adjust ourselves to Him. We will seek communication... Continue Reading →
How to Love Our Enemies
33. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44. But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44 We struggle to love our enemies... Continue Reading →
