God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The temptation comes to relax once we think we have found faith in Jesus. Some might revel in the promises of God and their assurance of a seat at the Father´s table. But we were not called to a one-time-declaration. We were called into a relationship—a walk with God. He is fairer than words can... Continue Reading →
Belief in God these days often throws people onto a multitude of missions. Everyone is bent on doing something, and many believe they are doing God´s work. Yet long before God asks us to run off and reap a harvest, He calls us first to Him. Belonging to a Christian institution does not mean that... Continue Reading →
Experienced sailors know how little power humans have over the elements. When the winds, storms, and seas are angry, it´s best not to be at their mercy. Yet when the disciples woke Jesus in their panic, the first thing He did was rebuke them. “Ouch!” Their lives were at risk. It is natural to be... Continue Reading →
We have all heard wonders about how God moved in the past. But leaving Him there is not enough. The few who stir deeply enough will need to see for themselves. We must know. We must experience what all the fuss is about. So, we get down to business. We go to our knees. The... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Jesus tries to show us that our usual ways of thinking are not good enough. Behind every action, something stirs that causes those actions. These are the things that need to be adjusted. Christ calls for repentance. We cannot continue on our own course. Sin lives in our natures. Only His presence dispels it. Where... Continue Reading →
In breathless awe, men and women often sense the presence of God. In an instant, He is here with us and our heightened awareness overwhelms us. The sensation is impossible to describe. All the wondering servants can do is bow and pray that the Lord will enable them to capture the sensation. Our minds and... Continue Reading →
What should define a Christian? Do we ever implicate ourselves to scrutinize our sentiments or actions? Our first obligation is never to ourselves. We were given life. We believe God has a plan to save us. Our first obligation is to the One who made us and redeems us. Our Savior loved us enough to... 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 →
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