God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Stepping out of favor with others is one of our worst fears. Its intensity depends on how high we hold those people, their opinions of us, and their power over our lives. We see how much it affects our relationships with other humans. But the problem begins when we focus on where we stand with... Continue Reading →
We may have smooth sailing at times. But stormy times are sure to come. Life is like that. When our horizons grow dark and scary, it throws us upon the Lord. We learn how frail we are and how little control we have. Let disease come or global events strike, and even the rich or... Continue Reading →
We seem to get easily confused by words in the Bible. We dissect them because we know they are important for our journey to the Lord. But it is too easy to forget that there is much for us to still learn in heavenly and spiritual terms. Hence the need for help. The right help... Continue Reading →
It comes down to what happens in the secret places of our hearts. If we hear and the words reach fertile soil, something magical happens. A vital part of our souls turns from us and reaches upward for God. We recognize that the world around us categorizes, labels, and explains. Meanwhile, we gaze up in... Continue Reading →
That there are souls that ache over other's relationships with God show that the Lord is at work. The heart of our Heavenly Father radiates in the lives of those pressing close to Him. Pray that our walk with the Savior grows to the intensity that we feel for God's interests as He does. Dear... Continue Reading →
Loving God more will only enhance our relationship with Him. It improves our chances in this life here and the one to come.Dear Lord, while the rest of the world seeks their own desires, give us a deeper desire for You. Draw us closer. Make our bond tighter. Enthrall our hearts with You until we... Continue Reading →
Where to turn? Who to listen to? And what should I do? These are all good questions that we often ask ourselves. They demonstrate a desire to improve and show that we are aware we could use some guidance. Praise the Lord! There is One whom we can go to for answers. He will be... Continue Reading →
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 (WEB)It is time for us to return to God in earnest. There are many voices saying look this way and that. They would have us do... Continue Reading →
There are many different takes on religion. Those who profess having it usually have very strong opinions. We also defend our opinions with deliberate force. The reason for this is that it touches the most vital aspects of our existence. But there is something we should all remember. We could spend our whole lives teaching... Continue Reading →
That we believe in Christ does not mean that we walk with the Lord. Going to church doesn´t make us God´s true children. Being good or obeying religious practices does not prove we follow Jesus. But humbling ourselves and seeking to engage with God will lead us in the right direction. Turning from our ways... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 