God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
If we strip down our religion to the very basics, what do we get? Some come to their declaration of faith in God. Others arrive at church attendance or a selection of doctrines. But external actions and mere notions will never get us very close to the Lord. There needs to be an encounter where... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
The temptation comes to relax once we think we have found faith in Jesus. Some might revel in the promises of God and their assurance of a seat at the Father´s table. But we were not called to a one-time-declaration. We were called into a relationship—a walk with God. He is fairer than words can... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Christians today are under attack, even though we don´t see it. Somehow, the ways of the world are finding their way back into our thinking. It happened so subtly that we didn´t even realize it. But, even while talking up the Lord, our hearts go out to the things of the earth. We lift God... Continue Reading →
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 →
Anyone who wants it enough will learn to hear from God. All the blessings God has for His children are free and available. The Lord wants to share them with us. He encourages us to pursue them, pray for them, and grow close enough to Him so that they are rightfully ours. One delight we... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 