Even Christians wake up each morning and set themselves to the tasks of the day. We may hold our devotions but then the considerations of life begin pulling us away. There are meals, chores, people to care for, and our jobs or schooling. The lists are endless. We probably won´t finish all we set out... Continue Reading →
To Revel in the Presence
A human´s highest privilege on earth is to step into the presence of God. There can be no thrill greater. Those who have experienced that overwhelming awareness come together to give testimony. It is what religion was originally all about. But it is an art that has lost face and is swiftly vanishing from our... Continue Reading →
The Beloved of God
Picture a hungry, humble soul kneeling to fan the flames of their heart before the Lord. That is the kind of believer that will inhabit the Kingdom of God. Dear Lord, Please let Your servants draw near You. Draw us. Encourage us. Set a fire within us that cannot be quenched. Let it burn for... Continue Reading →
Receiving Only the Word
People often send us to the Bible to find our answers. They are right, but only half right. The Holy Scriptures are our blessed source to find what we need to know of God. But they must bring us to God. So, when we go to the Bible, it must bring us into awareness of... Continue Reading →
Undeterred Seekers
They won´t listen to anyone who would hold them back. Instead, the burning-hearted souls that seek more of the Lord will find Him. It is rare, but it still happens. Now and again, you can find them. They are not like the rest. They do not walk and talk like the crowd. They are humble... Continue Reading →
If the Shoe Fits
It gives many people comfort and satisfaction to declare their faith in God. It took guts to step out and let the world know we put our trust in Christ. But, we Christians have not corrected our fallen former state completely. Still, there is much to face if we like the name and want to... Continue Reading →
The Best Place to Be
Those who doubt or struggle to believe will never know the thrill of experiencing God´s presence. It takes a humble heart, one that is willing to turn from our ways. We have to leave the world´s logic and open our hearts heavenward. But when God moves, no one can describe what sweeps over the wondering... Continue Reading →
Set on a Journey
Maybe when we first come to faith, people are willing to work out their faith. But, as time goes by, many people trust that their faith is already a done deal. We decided long ago to call ourselves Christian and join a community of believers. We walk like them, and we talk like them. So... Continue Reading →
The Match Made in Heaven
When people fall in love, it is a beautiful thing to see. But, when God´s children finally look up and behold their loving Father, it is a much sweeter reunion of hearts. God created us for Him. It was like He wanted to give Himself someone to be in a relationship with. So He made... Continue Reading →
The God of Beginnings
If we would like to make some new resolutions, we might want to start by getting close to God. He is the Inventor of beginnings. The Lord is the Author of it all. There is one universal truth that the Bible holds. And that is that He is calling us, His children, to come unto... Continue Reading →
