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 →
Keeping God Present
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 →
Choose God´s Spirit
Life can be a struggle. If things don´t just fall into order, we must often fight to stay afloat. For most, this battle continues our entire lives. But it doesn´t have to be this way. The Bible paints us another picture. God Himself calls us to another Spirit. Unlike our spirit, which has limitations, His... Continue Reading →
Where to Go in Darker Days
Every one of us must live through some darker days. They hurt. But we do not have to suffer them alone. God is near. The warm embrace of God is a haven like none other. Close to the heart of our Savior, we are finally safe. No threat can overcome the strength of the Almighty.... Continue Reading →
Harsh Defense of Faith
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 →
The Highest Path
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 →
Half-full Christianity
Christianity has now had enough time to build up its traditions and ways of thinking. That is not precisely a good thing. Religion is not just about us humans—what we think and do. It is an interaction between us and the God who created our universe. So when we get used to treating our religion... Continue Reading →
Time for Christ
Time is the apparent sequence of events we use to measure our existence. It is viewed in many ways, but life seems unquestionably tied to it. Then we hear our Savior calling us, telling us that time is at hand. He teaches. He tries to lift our understanding. The Lord wants us to know that... Continue Reading →
Weighed Down With Burdens
Everyone experiences times when life seems dull and tedious. We find ourselves going through the motions and getting nowhere. It is painful and depressing. Yet these moments can serve to bring us to something better. We do not need to understand why we must suffer. We don´t have to have our troubles removed immediately. All... Continue Reading →
Alarms Sounding for God
We have all experienced it. The pace of life has increased the world over. We get so caught up in doing this and running there. Our frenzied pace is no accident. The enemy of our Lord has carefully orchestrated it. We have been warned through the Bible and countless messengers from God. Yet, every day,... Continue Reading →
