God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The cry of the Psalmist has gone up before the Lord for ages. The words call for the Lord to look into the hearts of His children. We all know pain and loss. Suffering comes to the good and the bad. But some long within their souls to let only love and righteousness reign within... Continue Reading →
People who turn their eyes to God and listen have a powerful story of our human race to contemplate. He has gone to great lengths to show us that more is happening in and around us than meets the eye. Our story is one of tragedy, suspense, and hope. The tragedy is that we once... Continue Reading →
It comes across a lot in Christian talk. We say look to God and then brush right by before any clarification or questions are needed. But we will never see the significance in those three words until we dig into what we mean by them. A simple definition would place the believer in a position... Continue Reading →
David declares his joy when hearing they are going to God´s house. We can also remember getting excited about going somewhere. But do we stop to think about it? The Psalmist recognized deep within the opportunity his soul was receiving. Waves of pleasure surely spread at the knowledge. Soon, he would be where the presence... Continue Reading →
“Keep your chin up.” “Raise your sights.” The concept of improving always directs us to look higher than where we are. Christians also look up. We contemplate the Divine in His Glory. From wherever we find ourselves, we can always reach a loftier peak. There is always ground to be gained. It applies in every... Continue Reading →
We have lived in this world and our societies for too long. Our eyes have had more than enough time to grow accustomed to our surroundings. We no longer gaze up in wonder and say to God above, “Show us Your Glory.” Some still gather and sing songs together. But when the sounds die down... Continue Reading →
Christians hold some pretty powerful resources that we have not learned to tap. We are connected to the Almighty in ways that could unleash His power and control into our lives. But many of us walk as if we know nothing of our privileged position. So the result is that we plod along each day... Continue Reading →
God not only sees every step we take, but He knows our motives for each one. Even within the community of God-fearing believers, some walk as if God doesn´t weigh what is in our hearts. It is as if we could hide our motives from the Lord if only we can manage not to consider... Continue Reading →
Who loves us more than our parents? Now, not every parent has their child´s ultimate well-being at heart. But on earth, generally, it is the mothers and fathers who nurture, protect, feed, and guide their young. They prepare them for the future that lies ahead. From this selfless love, we can understand loving kindness. Loving-kindness... Continue Reading →
There is a certain truth about God. It is one that we should be acutely aware of. He has a soft spot in His heart for the lowly. The Scriptures hold no encouragement for the high and mighty. Individuals who are puffed up and confident are too sure of themselves. But His great heart goes... Continue Reading →
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