God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Stepping out of favor with others is one of our worst fears. Its intensity depends on how high we hold those people, their opinions of us, and their power over our lives. We see how much it affects our relationships with other humans. But the problem begins when we focus on where we stand with... Continue Reading →
God does nothing frivolous or unplanned. We often charge off to change the world with our new notions of faith. But to become a participant in God's movement, it is vital that we grow in Him. He is the Vine. All that we see and do must flow directly from Him. This can only happen... Continue Reading →
It is beautiful and necessary to refresh the soul in the still of the mornings. Yet the closer one walks with the Lord, the more often we will find ourselves in need of seeking Him. Steal away to the copy room. Lock yourself in the bathroom. Water the garden. Or going for a walk or... Continue Reading →
It comes down to what happens in the secret places of our hearts. If we hear and the words reach fertile soil, something magical happens. A vital part of our souls turns from us and reaches upward for God. We recognize that the world around us categorizes, labels, and explains. Meanwhile, we gaze up in... Continue Reading →
Generations of the Christian faith have given us time to catch up with the Pharisees of old. We have our religious jargon, rituals, and doctrines. We have grown so accustomed to what we have made of religion that few people even wonder if there is anything more. We talk of God, sing of Him, and... Continue Reading →
Many Christians puff themselves up and say they know what God wants. “We have to bring sinners into the church,” they say. Or, “It is our job to condemn sin and make others stop living like they do.” They base their mission on what they have been told or texts found in the Bible. Jesus... Continue Reading →
There is an unspoken notion afoot that all we have to do is claim belief in God, and then we are saved. Magical powers protect us from then on without needing any more effort on our part. This professed belief assures us of our spot. Still, our hearts are very much in love with ourselves... Continue Reading →
If we have Christ, we have everything we need. The statement does not give us everything in this world. It gives us access to the One who is above all we see here. Everything in this world can come or go, even life itself. When we walk with God, His power and providence determine the... Continue Reading →
How wonderful it is to ponder God's depths of love, grace, and mercy! How beautiful it is to dwell on His mysterious yet loftier ways! How thrilling to realize His nearness, and to wake up to His presence. Let the miracles begin as we turn to Him, open our hearts, and learn of Him in... Continue Reading →
Many good people haven´t realized that studying the Bible has its right and wrong ways. The Pharisees of Christ´s day were experts in their study of the Scriptures. But they failed to see that the words written there foretold of their crimes. The Bible also talks of us in our day. So, we should be... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 