What wonderful insight Jesus gives us into the great heart of God. He cuts past the superficial and meaningless actions. And goes directly to the reasons behind doing things. Jesus teaches that our reward is tied to pure intention. He assures us that genuine gestures and the correct motives hold the reward. It also tears... Continue Reading →
Making Our Faith Personal
Every Christian is in a dangerous position. It would be easy to fall into the trap. We could hold all the right beliefs and go through all the right motions like everyone around us. But if we do not encounter the Living God, we are in trouble. God gave us His Word and sent others... Continue Reading →
Navigating Through Life
Where to turn? Who to listen to? And what should I do? These are all good questions that we often ask ourselves. They demonstrate a desire to improve and show that we are aware we could use some guidance. Praise the Lord! There is One whom we can go to for answers. He will be... Continue Reading →
Getting Tired
God has a secret treasure prepared for when we grow weary from all that life throws at us. That present is Himself. The pressure can get so great that we lose the will even to carry on. That is when some of us turn to the Lord. If we go only to complain and beg... Continue Reading →
No Time for God?
One of the deadliest deceptions is that we have no time for God. We all experience it. And it can frustrate even the most devout Christian. The obligations of our day pull at us and cannot be ignored. So what can we do about it? There might not be a magic trick to cure the... Continue Reading →
The Distractions of This World
Many pressing matters tear our attention away from God each day. They are important things that we must attend to, like family, work, and caring for others. But no matter how important or pressing, they don´t have to break our attention away from the Lord. Instead, they are the first things we should bring to... Continue Reading →
God, Our Reason and Our Goal
There is One who is so beautiful, wonderful, and mind-blowing that He is worth approaching. Before any mind was ever imagined or created, He was here. Then God came up with a plan to demonstrate how great He is. It was a plan that would bring children into His life to please Him and those... Continue Reading →
Spirit-Led
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 (WEB)It is time for us to return to God in earnest. There are many voices saying look this way and that. They would have us do... Continue Reading →
Trends in Our Churches
God´s sheep are best when flocked together. But the lack of agreement and the shallow flattery in our places of worship don´t hide the ambush. We are in desperate need of our Shepherd. Pray that some will see our condition and do something about it. Pray for individuals who are serious enough to seek the... Continue Reading →
The Bible Is for Us
Christians today can slip into a dangerous way of thinking. They may like the thought of being a saved child of God so much that they do not seek more of the Lord. It can happen to any of us. And, it will unless we do something about it. Let us pray that we cultivate... Continue Reading →
