That there are souls that ache over other's relationships with God show that the Lord is at work. The heart of our Heavenly Father radiates in the lives of those pressing close to Him. Pray that our walk with the Savior grows to the intensity that we feel for God's interests as He does. Dear... Continue Reading →
The Better Prayer
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 →
To God, Or Not
God only asks to be in everything about us. He has tried through the ages to help us see that He has given us each breath and all that comes with it. Calling Him Lord is not enough. Paying token tributes, flattery, or enthusiastic praise also fall short. Doing good deeds and obeying commandments are... Continue Reading →
More of the Lord
There are many levels of human desire. Sadly, we all fall short of where we could be with the Lord. Yet ever so often, we find hearts that open themselves heavenward. Something of God has stirred deep within, and the soul leaped up to respond. Some mysterious calling sets these individuals on a mighty quest... Continue Reading →
Praise for Us, Or Warning
It is better to fall into the merciful hands of Christ than to trust ourselves or our ways. Christ reprimands the areas where He has worked and found no resulting change of heart. When we read His story, we also can choose. Jesus´s words can either stir us and make us seek His presence or... Continue Reading →
God, Our Reason and Our Goal
There is One who is so beautiful, wonderful, and mind-blowing that He is worth approaching. Before any mind was ever imagined or created, He was here. Then God came up with a plan to demonstrate how great He is. It was a plan that would bring children into His life to please Him and those... Continue Reading →
The Garden of Life
We can view our life on Earth in many different ways, and how we view it can shape how we live. If we listen to modern trends, we will be tempted to own, control, or use life to get what we want. But if we care about the God who designed our world and these... Continue Reading →
Prepare for Wonder
The closer one comes to God, the more surprises we will find. The more we discover, the more we learn there is to discover. As awareness grows, so does a keen sense of our limitedness and the limitlessness of the Almighty. We will find ourselves bewildered, awed, and often terrified. No man can fathom such... Continue Reading →
Going After the Lord
There is a frightening notion entering religious circles these days. It is a sense of contentment or security while distance remains between us and God. This is tragic because the deceit robs us of all that we believe we have gained with the Lord. A satisfied Christian is not hungry for more of the Lord.... Continue Reading →
Where to Put Our Efforts
If you listen to most Christians talk, it sounds like God, and they are quite closely bonded. The problem is, that we could all stand to be a little closer to Him than we are right now. Yet, if we were walking, and talking with Him, we wouldn´t need to tell anyone. It would show.... Continue Reading →
