What wonderful insight Jesus gives us into the great heart of God. He cuts past the superficial and meaningless actions. And goes directly to the reasons behind doing things. Jesus teaches that our reward is tied to pure intention. He assures us that genuine gestures and the correct motives hold the reward. It also tears... Continue Reading →
Making Our Faith Personal
Every Christian is in a dangerous position. It would be easy to fall into the trap. We could hold all the right beliefs and go through all the right motions like everyone around us. But if we do not encounter the Living God, we are in trouble. God gave us His Word and sent others... Continue Reading →
No Time for God?
One of the deadliest deceptions is that we have no time for God. We all experience it. And it can frustrate even the most devout Christian. The obligations of our day pull at us and cannot be ignored. So what can we do about it? There might not be a magic trick to cure the... 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 Bible Is for Us
Christians today can slip into a dangerous way of thinking. They may like the thought of being a saved child of God so much that they do not seek more of the Lord. It can happen to any of us. And, it will unless we do something about it. Let us pray that we cultivate... Continue Reading →
Where Religion Is Real
There are many different takes on religion. Those who profess having it usually have very strong opinions. We also defend our opinions with deliberate force. The reason for this is that it touches the most vital aspects of our existence. But there is something we should all remember. We could spend our whole lives teaching... Continue Reading →
The Essential Humble Heart
Christian´s today place too much emphasis on an intellectual understanding of God. It is an important step in that we need to be aware of who God is. But it will never show us what meeting Him is like. That is reserved for the few who will press forward in spirit. We are creatures with... Continue Reading →
How to Step Out in Faith
Some may wonder how we can step out in faith when we cannot see a clear path before us. The dilemma is one every believer will surely come to, and quite possibly every day. Yet the problems and the difficulties lose their weight where God is. We will be tempted to see our limitations and... Continue Reading →
Desire After God
There has never been, nor will there ever be, a person filled with more of the Spirit of God than they should have. It is impossible because God is infinite. We fail to see because we are finite and have limitations. Unfortunately, we cannot see that each should be striving for more of the Holy... 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 →
