God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Do we ever check why we come to God? Let us pray that it is to be with Him! If we are serious about where our faith will eventually take us, we will want to check our sincerity. Failing to do that could mean we miss the mark or get led astray. The reasons people... Continue Reading →
Those who doubt or struggle to believe will never know the thrill of experiencing God´s presence. It takes a humble heart, one that is willing to turn from our ways. We have to leave the world´s logic and open our hearts heavenward. But when God moves, no one can describe what sweeps over the wondering... Continue Reading →
Maybe when we first come to faith, people are willing to work out their faith. But, as time goes by, many people trust that their faith is already a done deal. We decided long ago to call ourselves Christian and join a community of believers. We walk like them, and we talk like them. So... Continue Reading →
It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking of God as our way of getting the things that we want. The reason for this is that the Bible has told us to bring our desires and prayers to Him. (John 16:23; John 15:7; James 4:2) However, what we forget is that our hearts... Continue Reading →
remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James 5:20 NIV On a ranch way out in Africa, the children went exploring one day. They walked up into the hills behind the homesteads. The boys were seeking adventure.... Continue Reading →
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV In a small city church in the backstreets of a town in Africa, a preacher stood in a tank of water before the... Continue Reading →
They had been in situations many times before, but this time the boys were in way over their heads. The debts that they had raised for a venture this time took them overseas. Kind people had helped them in smaller ways but would not cover transport, plane tickets or lodging. Others had sacrificed of themselves... Continue Reading →
Above all, my brothers, do not swear - not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. James 5:12 NIV The little guy smarted off. In front of his little brothers, he tried to say things that his mother... Continue Reading →
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. James 5:8 NIV Driving South took hours. For the children, each hour seemed an eternity. Every so often one of them would not be able to contain it any longer and would ask, “How much further is it?” The mother would... Continue Reading →
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. James 5:1 NIV It was during their teenage years when the boys were so in love with cars. They dreamt of them day and night. One day they were waiting outside a shopping center for their mother... Continue Reading →
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