God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
‘I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." John 11:42 (NIV) Why is it that we Christians are offended if anyone questions our belief? Is there more healing and restoration to God if and when we... Continue Reading →
Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." But others asked, "How can a sinner do such miraculous signs?" So they were divided. John 9:16 (NIV) What is the religious scene like today? How many different denominations do we have? Even within each denomination, do... Continue Reading →
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32 (NIV) The Truth will set you free! Is this what we seek? Is this what we need? Are we all... Continue Reading →
If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. John 7:17 (NIV) Jesus says that those who truly choose to do God´s will are the ones who will find out about Him and where His teachings are coming from. To... Continue Reading →
Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." John 6:28-29 (NIV) Is it something within our nature? What is it about us that always makes us want to “DO” something? Do we need... Continue Reading →
In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?’ Luke 24:5 (NIV) It is the morning of the third day. The women who love Him go to care for Jesus´ body. But they are startled... Continue Reading →
They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." Then they said, "Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips." Luke 22:70-71 (NIV) Jesus has fallen into the hands of those whose intentions are not pure. They have... Continue Reading →
"Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.’ Luke 20:46 (NIV) They have been pressing Him to find where Jesus stands on issues. Some... Continue Reading →
"Tell us by what authority you are doing these things," they said. "Who gave you this authority?" He replied, "I will also ask you a question. Tell me, John's baptism--was it from heaven, or from men?" Luke 20:2-4 (NIV) Jesus is instructing and some people come up to Him to see where He gets the... Continue Reading →
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: Luke 18:9 (NIV) Jesus teaches us about how we should be. He uses examples. He talks of familiar types of people and situations. He speaks in parables or in stories. But is His objective to reach... Continue Reading →
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