God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." Luke 6:49 (NIV) Jesus pulls us in close and instructs us. He says... Continue Reading →
Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?" Luke 6:9 (NIV) It may be difficult for us to place ourselves there that day in the synagogue. Do we have trouble imagining it? All the people... Continue Reading →
"I tell you the truth," he continued, "no prophet is accepted in his hometown.’ Luke 4:24 (NIV) Jesus begins His ministry. He went back to His home area. But just when He started teaching, did He turn them to a negative reaction? Did He use strong language which cut their interest in His words? Did... Continue Reading →
But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. Luke 1:30 (NIV) Luke walks us through the stories of people who were visited by messengers of the Lord. Now he tells us of another young lady who is approached by an angel. He tells her that she... Continue Reading →
Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years." Luke 1:18 (NIV) Can we relate to Zechariah? Here he is in the sanctuary. He is visited by a frightening experience. The angel who has startled him is telling him that... Continue Reading →
After over a year of compiling and editing we would like to announce the release of the book Searching For Christ in Matthew. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNS5W7E Most of the book was originally published here on seaching4christ.com in daily posts. Many long hours of editing and review have been put into making an effort to clean this work... Continue Reading →
`And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get... Continue Reading →
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’ Mark 16:15 (NIV) Jesus is risen! He was taken from His followers, betrayed, beaten and crucified. They laid His body in a tomb. But on the third day, just as He had promised them, He rose from the grave. ... Continue Reading →
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Mark 16:14 (NIV) How many times had Jesus told them? Had He already said all that was supposed to happen? Had He... Continue Reading →
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 (NIV) Could it be possible? Written here in the first chapter of the book of Matthew is... Continue Reading →
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