God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
A man once said that he didn´t think God knew how bad our pains hurt us. Those are words only people who have suffered will understand. But they are words we should stop from coming out of our mouths. We might know the pain of losing a loved one. We have all felt overlooked, turned... Continue Reading →
Oh, how it hurts! The lash of hurtful words can slice deep and ache as few injuries can. When others want us to suffer, it is sure to take its toll. There is a series of responses we can have. We could retaliate. We could feel sorry for ourselves. We could run and hide, drown... Continue Reading →
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 →
A tiny child sobs painful tears and nestles into the embrace of their loving parent. The hurt strengthens a bond developing between caring family members. Soon the pain fades away. What was tragedy turns into strength. The tie that grows from the moment enhances the individuals involved. Both parent and child are better prepared to... Continue Reading →
A hurting soul aches. It cries out to God. He hears! There is an age-old cause and effect that stands the test of time. When people need God and truly turn to Him, He responds. It might not happen in the way that we ask. We could get frustrated if we put a time limit... Continue Reading →
Why me? Why this? And what now? These words may spill out of our mouths all too often. Yet, if we stop to think about it, we will see the value those trying times can hold. Muscles tone and strengthen by putting them to the test. Every student gets tempted to complain about their studies.... Continue Reading →
“Oh, how long!” It is so easy to groan under the strain of waiting. We cry out. We complain. Why must we wait so long for God to answer our prayers and needs? Waiting is not something that comes easily or naturally. Often, we must wrestle for so long before we learn it. But, like... Continue Reading →
We have all been there. Fear grips us. We begin to realize that we are way in over our heads. The heart plummets, and our heads reel. In desperation, we look this way and that. No help. No way out! We are through! But wait! Is there hope? There is! If our hope is in... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 