God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Everyone hears the warnings. But we all think that the message is for someone else. The warning to guard ourselves from false teaching is almost always meant for others. It does not apply to us. Or, at least we think it is. Any message that puffs up man and his ways is dangerous. Any encouragement... Continue Reading →
Today's religions will give plenty of texts to prove that we belong to God. Many are the arguments to say that it is so. Yet, if God Himself does not feel close to them, none of our boasting is true. The only ones who truly belong to the Lord are those who come to Him.Pray... Continue Reading →
Some ask why we should go out of our way to seek the Lord. It is true that God seeks us, and we become His chosen ones. So, it sounds like the deal is done and there is nothing more to do. But it doesn´t work that way. What humans share with God is a... Continue Reading →
There are many in the fold who no longer need to be with Christ. The vast majority have all the security they desire. We cling to our promises. We have a truckload of verses to prove our right to glory. Along with the rest, we live our refined lives. The comfort of our fold is... Continue Reading →
"You have got this," and "I´ve got this," are common expressions. They intend to encourage and provide a positive attitude that may help us succeed. Yet, for all the good they may do, they do not capture what is going on behind the scenes. The universe spins towards a million different things while we are... Continue Reading →
There comes a moment in life when God whispers to our souls to come to Him. We will be tempted to find people who can direct us along that path. But usually, that road dives us deep into the trends of the church of our choice. Soon, we are walking and talking like the rest... Continue Reading →
That we believe in Christ does not mean that we walk with the Lord. Going to church doesn´t make us God´s true children. Being good or obeying religious practices does not prove we follow Jesus. But humbling ourselves and seeking to engage with God will lead us in the right direction. Turning from our ways... Continue Reading →
Our first response to adversity or tragedy is to feel sorry for ourselves. We may even wonder why God could allow something bad to happen to us. But those who walk closely with their Savior can avoid the strain. They pass by these hurdles without suffering their negative effects. How? They keep their eyes and... Continue Reading →
It is common knowledge that things hard earned bring greater satisfaction once attained. When we labor and strain to gain the prize, it is worth more than something that we didn´t wait or work for. Reaching the presence of God is like that as well. If someone says that we already have heaven won, we... Continue Reading →
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 →
Searching For Christ 