There is a special breed of believers. They are the ones who steal off to find a quiet place or moment to be alone with Him. They do it often. They are never quite themselves unless they find their times to be in His presence. They have questions for Him. These believers need to hear... Continue Reading →
Caring if Others Know Christ
Cleaning up one´s life and attending services are often thought of as proof one has come to God. But people who have never opened their hearts up to Him or sat in His presence can do those things. It is when we start to care whether someone else has met the Lord that our hearts... Continue Reading →
Invest in the Relationship
The moment we are satisfied with where we stand with the Lord, we stop pressing closer to Him for more. If we are truly in love with our Savior, it will hurt us to think that we cannot grow closer still. So pray for followers who will give in to their hearts desire. Let us... Continue Reading →
Come to Be with Christ
A lot of people talk about when they came to believe in Jesus or worship God. They usually describe the changes they made to their lives. Once, they chased pleasures or gains. But then they joined a church and adopted their views and ways of living. They are pleased that they refined their lives and... Continue Reading →
God Is Not Silent
The voice of God booms out through all of His creation. It speaks of wisdom. It tells of love. It has not stopped since our universe began. And, the Almighty will never have to hold His tongue, ever! People have limitations. We struggle to hear. But our Maker wants us to be in contact with... Continue Reading →
Getting Further in God´s Kingdom
The burden we could ask for today should be to yearn for more of the Lord. If we could get our hearts and souls to long for Him all day long, our relationship with Him would grow. Our walk with Christ would increase. Our focus would shift to God more and more. From morning to... Continue Reading →
Don´t Fear Those Who Kill
During His lifetime here amongst us, Jesus was set firmly on one thing. His every thought, action, and message faithfully pointed to it. He worked hard. Sacrificing all the distractions the world has to offer without giving them thought. So intent was He towards this single goal of His that He lived and died as... Continue Reading →
Handed Over to Death
Our eternal fate never rests on some future event or day. What we are doing and thinking right now at this moment is where our fate hinges. So, Christ´s words to us as He teaches should sink deep under our skin. We should listen for guidance to help us in our day. Spiritual urgency and... Continue Reading →
As Sheep to the Wolves
Some Christians take Christ´s every instruction as if the words were meant for them. Making His words pertinent to us allows those words to teach us. It solidifies Jesus as our Teacher. It honors and glorifies Him. It leaves us at His feet with a need for Him as big as life. Jesus warned us... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
Jesus sent out His disciples with a message to give to the world. He wanted to spread the good news about the realm of heaven, where God reigns supreme. The people of His day only saw the world around them. The focus was on rituals and external expressions of their religion. But Christ tried hard to... Continue Reading →
