God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Picture a hungry, humble soul kneeling to fan the flames of their heart before the Lord. That is the kind of believer that will inhabit the Kingdom of God. Dear Lord, Please let Your servants draw near You. Draw us. Encourage us. Set a fire within us that cannot be quenched. Let it burn for... Continue Reading →
It gives many people comfort and satisfaction to declare their faith in God. It took guts to step out and let the world know we put our trust in Christ. But, we Christians have not corrected our fallen former state completely. Still, there is much to face if we like the name and want to... Continue Reading →
The one thing that should distinguish us is the one thing that will save us. The singlemost important element of our faith is our desire for the presence of God. Many call themselves His, but fewer people all the time are dying to be with Him. We have gotten distracted along the way. Few people... Continue Reading →
Embrace the wonderful parts of Christmas. But pray that what warms and seasons the celebration is the presence of Christ. Christmastime is the season when more people think of Christ in some respect or other. We see nativity scenes and hear songs that sing lovingly of His gift to us. We embrace His spirit of... Continue Reading →
The call that comes to us from above is to turn. We might think that we did that once-and-for-all when we came to believe in Jesus. But then, we find ourselves needing it all over again. We get distracted by so many different things in our world and our busy little lives here. Blessed are... Continue Reading →
37. All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out. 38. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. John 6:37-38 WEB Many people say that they have... 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 →
Have you ever had one of those moments? It can happen during a gathering at church. It can occur in a peaceful garden. Or you are at the top of a mountain peak when suddenly it feels like you are in God´s house. The music could be pulling strings within your heart. The birds might... 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 →
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