God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name: John 1:12 (WEB) There should be no argument over what qualifies us as children of God. Yet we are often sold something short of a relationship. The danger lies in passing over... Continue Reading →
We rarely find something if we are not willing to look for it. And, when it comes to encountering God, that rule multiplies. We all have a door within our hearts. Either we can swing that door open or keep it closed. Some think if we leave the door of our hearts cracked slightly, the... Continue Reading →
Each age has its threats and dangers. Ours is thinking we are more informed than other generations. We like to believe we are safer and more correct than those who do not run in our crowd. But we knew these days would come. Sitting confidently in our easy chairs will not save us from being... Continue Reading →
We look for peace. We try to find hope. Everyone could use a little guidance to help us find the best way through our lives. Yet, while others struggle on, some quietly bow before the Lord and find all their hearts will ever need. We have the most caring Heavenly Father who provided for us... Continue Reading →
Do we ever check why we come to God? Let us pray that it is to be with Him! If we are serious about where our faith will eventually take us, we will want to check our sincerity. Failing to do that could mean we miss the mark or get led astray. The reasons people... Continue Reading →
Christians are often people who know how to research and study their subjects. We study our Bibles diligently. We read authors who are known for their research and experience. Listening to well-versed and trusted authorities is one of our leading pastimes. If we live in a church environment, we get our influences constantly throughout our... Continue Reading →
We have probably read it so often that we don´t stop to consider it. But Jesus´ command was for us to follow Him. We are to fill ourselves with His kind of selflessness and care. His unfathomable sacrifice for us wayward sinners is to mark us for life. We would be like Him or have... Continue Reading →
A comfortable feeling that lets us sit back and stop pressing closer to God can come to anyone. But it is a deadly trick to rob us of finding more of His presence in our day. Every sincere believer should be aware of this deception. We should guard ourselves like soldiers watching for the imminent... Continue Reading →
Let each make what they want of religion. But those who truly belong to God will desire more of His presence daily! Those who come to faith for the routine will find structure for their lives. Those looking for a belief system will find that to cling to. But, those who need to know God... Continue Reading →
The privilege offered to us is not accepted by everyone. Many hear the challenge and stop short. Some don´t even know we should press on for the Prize. We have been invited to walk with God. The King of Kings would like to enter a relationship with us. As incongruent as it may seem, we... Continue Reading →
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