God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Sometimes the Holy Scriptures hand us some serious, harsh teachings. Even the words from our humble Savior may seem exaggerated when he tells us to pluck our eye out if it makes us stumble. Can we picture a person attempting such a messy surgical procedure? What about the inevitable pain that would follow? Jesus must have... 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 →
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 →
In God´s eyes, the reasons behind our actions and thoughts determine everything. If we have found it in our hearts to turn to God, we cannot afford to turn our gesture into something less. We should approach the Lord to enjoy His presence. We should come to get to know Him. We should enter a relationship... Continue Reading →
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 →
Every age has always had a few who take their relationship with God to a higher level. They may be few and far between. But God has special souls that seek Him harder than the rest. These blessed ones experience the Lord in ways that those with lesser desires won´t. Even among churchgoers, the vast... Continue Reading →
There comes a glorious day when we come to faith in God. A conversion occurs in our hearts and changes are made to our lives. We join the privileged ones who can call themselves God´s own. Once that is done, we can sit back with a smug look and feel good about ourselves, right? For... Continue Reading →
Jesus walked on earth in constant and complete connection to God above. He did not look at this world as we do. Everything He did, He lifted up as an offering of service and honor to the Father He knew and loved. Our mission should be the same. We cannot look to ourselves, our actions, or... Continue Reading →
When Jesus sits down to teach, He lifts up certain kinds of people. His blessings rain down on the ones who cry, think little of themselves, or are humiliated. He encourages the simple-hearted, compassionate, and those feeling the sting of injustice. But isn´t this precisely the kind of people we try hard not to be?... Continue Reading →
When Jesus began to teach, His message cut straight through formal religion. It brought each person to consider where they stand before God. Not only did Jesus´ words burn inside, but amazing things happened. He touched people and diseases left them. Around Christ, God´s miraculous power was visible even to the humblest of souls. In... Continue Reading →
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