God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The closer one comes to God, the more surprises we will find. The more we discover, the more we learn there is to discover. As awareness grows, so does a keen sense of our limitedness and the limitlessness of the Almighty. We will find ourselves bewildered, awed, and often terrified. No man can fathom such... Continue Reading →
Prayer can get us there sometimes. Songs can help. A good sermon or devotional read may light the flames of desire. But entering the presence of the Lord should be our highest goal. We do not have to wait until Christ returns to set up His kingdom. We can present ourselves before the throne of... 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 →
We read of great people of faith long ago. Their stories are so impressive that you want to praise God for His movement in their lives. But, like all things spiritual, the importance lies within our hearts. It has to do with us and God. If it ties us closer to Him in Spirit and... 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 →
The Lord said He would never leave or forsake us. But many times, we are faced with sad and frightening times. There are many times when God´s presence is hidden from us. These are dark times indeed. But just because we cannot feel that presence doesn´t mean He isn´t there. Chances are, all we needed... Continue Reading →
Some people play at religion as if it were a game. They revel in their lofty notions and sentiments without ever approaching the Lord. It takes a real encounter with the Divine to turn earthlings into children of God. We must come before His presence. It is a humbling experience to stand before the throne.... 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 →
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