Lately, we have somehow changed the meaning of the words coming to Christ. The words describe an encounter, yet nowadays, we don´t use them as such. Christians mean something quite different. And we are no better for the loss. If we hear it now, it tends to say someone has chosen to take on the... Continue Reading →
We Get Nowhere Without the Holy Spirit
Taking on the name of a Christian and living a Christian life can be a simple enough thing to do. But let the fledgling in faith aspire to a deeper walk with God, and we will need help. If any lasting and genuine connection is sought, then we need the Holy Spirit. God sees into... Continue Reading →
The Sweetest Voice on Earth
There are many wonderful sounds that fall on our listening ears. But none of them can compare to the sweetest of them all. The voice of the Spirit of God is the most beautiful and thrilling sound available to us. It begins as a hardly detectable noise. Not everyone will listen for it. Yet the... Continue Reading →
Food for the Hunry
If you go too long without food, you will know. Hunger is powerful. It can provide the motivation we need to seek. We use it a lot when we talk about achieving goals. Cultivating and using that hunger gets results. So, when we turn our thoughts to God, it becomes a game-breaking asset. Those who... 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 →
The Spirit, Or the Fruit
What is it about humans that drives us after the fruit instead of seeking to be with God? We see some tasty delights, and our hearts go out to them. It has happened since the beginning. The same thing happens in every area of our lives. But when it comes to our faith, we should... 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 →
When God Asks Us to do the Impossible
God asks tall orders of us. But it doesn´t matter how tall those orders may be. Along with the call comes the solution. Help and instructions come included. God may ask us to move. But even the strength to move, will be provided from above. Nothing has to rely solely on us or our capabilities.... Continue Reading →
To Have The Holy Spirit
We often hear someone wielding the name of the Holy Spirit as if they are experts on the subject. But the Spirit of God is not a subject to speculate over. The presence of God´s Spirit with us is an essential qualification for every true believer. No declaration of faith and no interpretation of the... Continue Reading →
Real Inner Peace
It has become trendy to dream of running off to some exotic temple and then dedicating time and effort to finding inner peace. Some people must have had a certain level of success at it, and we celebrate them as heroes. But while people will go to such lengths to find god-like peace within themselves,... Continue Reading →
