God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
We find ourselves in trouble. Our voices cry out for help. We often turn to God when things are too much for us. Yet what is it that we cry for? Do we only want our Savior to remove the obstacles from our path? Or do we bring ourselves before the Lord to place our... Continue Reading →
What is it that we truly want? The question may sound silly to ask. But it determines much more than we can imagine in this life, and the one to come. It sets our souls on a path that either takes us closer to God or in the other direction from Him. It is crucial... Continue Reading →
This world talks about many things these days. But what it doesn´t make much of anymore is what it will be like to live in the presence of God. For so long, we have held God as if He were far away in some distant place called Heaven. Although we may not see it, Heaven... Continue Reading →
God is everywhere. He is here right now. His Spirit is closer than our skin. He is above all. But the Lord sees all. He knows every thought and hears every imagined whisper. There is no conceivable place where the presence of God cannot enter. We, on the other hand, are full of limitations. We... Continue Reading →
It happens to us all. We see nice things, and we want them. Our hearts go out to beautiful houses, cars, a great job, and such. Not only do we desire the physical treasures, but things like a good name or respect, as well. We would think that those who study the Bible would be... Continue Reading →
Some churches still have worshippers who lift their hands while singing or praying. There are other churches that see their actions and judge them. Those who hold up their hands must do it as a gesture for something occurring inside of them. If it is because they are turning some inward part toward God, then... Continue Reading →
Few people know us like our brothers and sisters. Having a family is one of the sweet blessings God has graced us with. But often, siblings can quarrel or struggle to get along. Even our brothers and sisters in Christ can rub us the wrong way at times. That should come as no surprise. All... Continue Reading →
God chose Zion. It is the place He would come and live in. The Lord would make it His home. That place would wear His name as He selected it. But Zion is not just a place on a map. It is a place in the hearts of His children. It is like Him. He... Continue Reading →
Examine the lives of saints who reached a higher relationship with Christ. We will soon recognize some of their qualities. We can learn from them how they grew so close to their Savior. One of the first things we will notice is that they made more of God and His Kingdom than they did of... Continue Reading →
The days of attending church are swiftly losing their general popularity. The newer ways of thinking rob church-going of its importance to our lives and the health of our souls. People either find little time or desire to leave other interests to gather to worship the Lord. There are few left who cling to the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 