Many pressing matters tear our attention away from God each day. They are important things that we must attend to, like family, work, and caring for others. But no matter how important or pressing, they don´t have to break our attention away from the Lord. Instead, they are the first things we should bring to... Continue Reading →
God, Our Reason and Our Goal
There is One who is so beautiful, wonderful, and mind-blowing that He is worth approaching. Before any mind was ever imagined or created, He was here. Then God came up with a plan to demonstrate how great He is. It was a plan that would bring children into His life to please Him and those... Continue Reading →
Spirit-Led
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 →
Which Bible Translation
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 →
Letting the Spirit Take Over
Human love and human will are still human. They are weak and insufficient when it comes to pleasing God. We need a Savior to not only turn us from our ways but also lead us to God. Christ spoke of this when He promised to send us the Counselor. When the Spirit of the Lord... Continue Reading →
Hung up on Words
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 →
God´s Eyes, Or Ours
Even our religion today is too concerned with the world we live in. Didn´t we listen to anything the Bible tried to teach us? We have refused to let go of this place to take our hold on the kingdom to come. But there may be time for some to see, turn, and seek a... Continue Reading →
Fight the Good Fight
Good people can get carried away with our religion. They use certain texts or songs to bolster themselves and feel they need to change the world. But there is only One who can change the world. And that One is Jesus Christ. He came from His home with the Father to suffer and die to... Continue Reading →
Another Kind of Encounter
It is a thrill to sense the heavens part and experience a powerful encounter with the Divine. This kind of spiritual high can fortify one´s faith and send us seeking the Lord in earnest. It can be so striking that the world loses its charm, and it can feed the faith of others. But there... Continue Reading →
Faith Like David
We read of great people of faith long ago. Their stories are so impressive that you want to praise God for His movement in their lives. But, like all things spiritual, the importance lies within our hearts. It has to do with us and God. If it ties us closer to Him in Spirit and... Continue Reading →
