God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
When the pain and frustration get too much, we sometimes cry out against God. “If He is just, how could He let this happen to us?” We don´t mean to be testy. But we struggle under the weight of our pain and strain. It is nothing new to wonder where God is while evil and... Continue Reading →
Our preacher paints us a vivid picture of our predicament here on earth. He reveals us as soldiers in a mighty battle. He encourages us to prepare for anything the foe will throw at us. So, we dutifully arm ourselves with the first things that come to mind. Our souls cry out to be good... Continue Reading →
Waves of despair sweep over and drag us under. No one is safe. We all must face tragic times. Life is full of uncertainties and trials. We can fight for a while, but then, we will all struggle with the weight of it all somehow. In those gloomy times, we may look around. We take... Continue Reading →
The violent waves thrash the vessel to and fro. The sea is so rough that even the weathered sailors are tired and disheartened. Hopeful eyes search through sheets of spray. All their hope sets on spotting a comforting light. They look for some kind of promise that all will soon be well. They long for... Continue Reading →
There are a host of lesser things that tug on our souls. But there are few that we can call deep. The instinct for survival and certain forms of love can reach into what we could call deep. What a mother feels for the infant in her arms can be referred to as deep. The... Continue Reading →
It starts with a deep ache within. But soon, it builds. In no time, it is all that consumes us. One would love to think that this is our desire after the Lord. But often, it´s not. We burn for a lot of different things these days. Our imaginations run wild. Our hearts go out... Continue Reading →
Whenever we see the words, as for me, we know that the person saying them is setting themselves aside. What we learn of that person will come directly after. They are daring words. It is not easy to stand alone. What will the crowd think? Who will we turn to when we have chosen to... Continue Reading →
We are in a hurry. It is not the time we want someone to ask us for money. But there it is. A hand stretches out. “Should I fumble around for change in my pocket?” we wonder. The moment always seems to come at the wrong time. Our minds race to justify our thoughts, feelings,... Continue Reading →
The young, confident Christian bolsters their faith. Then they ask God for their fruit from the Spirit. Galatians 5 spells out some of this fruit. But it does not mention one that the Psalmist held close to his heart. It is a gift that not everyone knows they should be seeking. That gift is to... Continue Reading →
One moment we are stuck, powerless. We sink helplessly in the mud of life. The next moment, God shows us. In an instant, He moves. Everything changes. Where God is at work, hearts will be amazed. He picks us up. The Lord sets us upon the highest mountains. He gives us a firm place to... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 