Have we ever felt like all our efforts were not getting us anywhere? No matter how hard we try, we cannot seem to make any progress. Then, when God gets it in His heart that something should happen, the clouds part, and miracles happen. That is how things work and how they should work. God... Continue Reading →
No Empty Words
Falling into a routine in our devotional time with God is far too easy. We may mumble out the same petitions and flatteries. If we are not careful, our moment of speaking with God can turn into a mere ritual. It takes care and dedication on our end. We will need to learn to make... Continue Reading →
No Other
We have a tendency to trust the experts long before we listen to the Holy Spirit. This is what the enemy would have. Any trick will be used to keep us from approaching the Lord with our whole hearts. Resist this urge. Reach straight for God. Get in touch with Him long before we get... Continue Reading →
The Highest Goal
A step into the presence of God is a thrilling thing. But to share every step with Him can only be our highest goal. Moments of enlightenment where we are aware of the presence of God are precious beyond words. Yet as sweet as they may be, they will not mean that we have attained... Continue Reading →
Time for the Lord
Dark powers would love to steal every moment we could spend with God. Distractions are placed in our lives on purpose. It is no accident that our world spins at a quicker pace all the time. We were warned it would be like this. So let the Lord find some who will still resist. Let... Continue Reading →
How to Engage in Life
When pressed, stressed, or hurt, our reactions will demonstrate what kind of people we are. For those who care to contemplate such things, much can be learned. Also, what we see can help us improve our character. If we tend to have outbursts of anger, being aware of the facts will allow us to work... Continue Reading →
Depression
Depression is real and can come to anyone. Those who enter will struggle to get out. Yet those who turn to God can rise in hope. Being down is not always a bad place. It can help us look up. From there, we realize that our hope lies in God. We stretch for the Lord´s... Continue Reading →
Weaknesses to Power
Not many people are bold enough to say that God cannot work miracles. Still, too few of us place enough trust in God to see His miraculous power take over. But this has been the Christian message over the ages. If we can exchange our focus on ourselves and our scene, God will work in... Continue Reading →
Making a Connection
We can profess devotion to God all our lives and never really attempt to enter His presence. But that failure excludes us from all the benefits we imagine we have attained. The Almighty Righteous God sits above and beyond our powers to see Him. Yet His heart has always been open to those who strain... Continue Reading →
Our Free Will
God in heaven has been at work. He has His plan and has not rested in bringing it to completion. He has disclosed His intentions for us. Those who seek the ways of the world will not understand. But those who look above will. We read His word. We can either respond to His countless... Continue Reading →
