Some may wonder how we can step out in faith when we cannot see a clear path before us. The dilemma is one every believer will surely come to, and quite possibly every day. Yet the problems and the difficulties lose their weight where God is. We will be tempted to see our limitations and... Continue Reading →
Letting the Spirit Take Over
Human love and human will are still human. They are weak and insufficient when it comes to pleasing God. We need a Savior to not only turn us from our ways but also lead us to God. Christ spoke of this when He promised to send us the Counselor. When the Spirit of the Lord... Continue Reading →
Desire After God
There has never been, nor will there ever be, a person filled with more of the Spirit of God than they should have. It is impossible because God is infinite. We fail to see because we are finite and have limitations. Unfortunately, we cannot see that each should be striving for more of the Holy... Continue Reading →
The Occasional Prayer
Most religious people try to find a few moments of the day to spend in prayer. Some set specific times away for it. A few might shoot prayers up all through their day. But did we ever stop to think about what God might want? Our dealings with God are not a game. We cannot... Continue Reading →
The Garden of Life
We can view our life on Earth in many different ways, and how we view it can shape how we live. If we listen to modern trends, we will be tempted to own, control, or use life to get what we want. But if we care about the God who designed our world and these... Continue Reading →
How Many Are Left
That cozy feeling that we get thinking we are the saved of God might be a danger to our souls. Whatever keeps us from running to Christ and clinging to Him could be misleading. These times are not ones to let down our guard, no matter how convinced we are of our church's doctrines. Nobody... Continue Reading →
Fight the Good Fight
Good people can get carried away with our religion. They use certain texts or songs to bolster themselves and feel they need to change the world. But there is only One who can change the world. And that One is Jesus Christ. He came from His home with the Father to suffer and die to... Continue Reading →
Another Kind of Encounter
It is a thrill to sense the heavens part and experience a powerful encounter with the Divine. This kind of spiritual high can fortify one´s faith and send us seeking the Lord in earnest. It can be so striking that the world loses its charm, and it can feed the faith of others. But there... Continue Reading →
The Next Encounter
Humble worshippers who want to meet God can and should have their encounter. When we finally wake to the realization that we have been ushered before God, we will be repaid in full. Any time spent seeking that experience will be forgotten. We will understand then why we had to wait and what needed to... Continue Reading →
A Privileged Walk With God
Enoch walked with God. David had a special relationship with Him too. The Bible tells of many who lived out their days on earth while their thoughts and hearts were with the Lord. Christian history is also filled with remarkable people and their amazing stories. They all enjoyed privileged positions with the Spirit. His presence... Continue Reading →
