God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The Bible is much more than a book full of words. God's wondrous presence should overcome and overwhelm us when we read its pages. It is not a religious life we are called to. We are called to life in the Spirit. The Bible was not written to give us rules and reasons. It was... Continue Reading →
There is an unspoken notion afoot that all we have to do is claim belief in God, and then we are saved. Magical powers protect us from then on without needing any more effort on our part. This professed belief assures us of our spot. Still, our hearts are very much in love with ourselves... 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 →
We are so under attack by forces unseen that Christianity could lose its wholesome name. Too many spokesmen are fighting to prove their interpretations are best. It is not that they have found some new word from God. They only want to show that the others are all wrong. God´s enemies might be celebrating. But... Continue Reading →
What do we mean when we claim to be worshippers of God? It would be beneficial to examine our hearts along with the Lord. We should stop often and get down on our knees. Ask God how sincere we are with our faith. Talk it over with Him. Sit in His presence until He has... Continue Reading →
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 →
But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” Matthew 8:22 (Friday When Jesus calls some people dead, who is He talking about? The easy road is to think that He is referring to someone else, not us. But if we care to be those who end up... Continue Reading →
A quote from Charles Spurgeon on social media started a chatter from readers. The quote had probably been taken out of context. But it made him sound like we should be satisfied by reading our Bibles and then seek no further word from God. To be fair, some readers did stand up for God. They... Continue Reading →
Theories abound that answer life´s most important questions. When our going gets tough, and it does at times, we start to wonder. But there is only one thought that can repay humans for their lives of struggle. His name is the Lord. God has tried throughout the ages to call us unto Him. Puny man,... Continue Reading →
Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. 2 Peter 1:10 (WEB) Coming to know Christ is the most beneficial thing we could ever do. Why? It immediately ties us to the One who holds all wisdom, love, and power. We... Continue Reading →
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