God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
‘I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.’ John 15:11 (NIV) The Christian today has a great challenge. He or she is a fledgling teetering on the edge of the nest. The dangers are many that would harm its chances to grow into... Continue Reading →
‘This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’ John 15:8 (NIV) It has been taught in Christian circles that Jesus´ instruction on bearing fruit means that we should win converts to our religious institution. However beneficial this may be for everyone involved, is it really what... Continue Reading →
‘But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.’ John 14:26 (NIV) Why is all this talk of the Holy Spirit necessary? Jesus put everything He had into teaching us. He worked hard to... Continue Reading →
In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 (NIV) Can we imagine how great that house where God lives really is? When we hear Jesus speak of where God dwells, do we get the... Continue Reading →
Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." John 13:37 (NIV) The churches are full of satisfied Christians. There are so many who are happy about what they have found already. Many of us have found our contentment in our refined lives, our support group and... Continue Reading →
‘By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 (NIV) How long did it take us to learn all that we need to do to be good Christians? Did it take years? Did it take months, weeks or even just a few days? Are we still... Continue Reading →
When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. John 13:12 (NIV) Jesus performs a ritual cleansing on His Disciples. He humbles Himself. He does the unexpected. He, the Master, takes on the task of... Continue Reading →
Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." John 13:10 (NIV) Finally Peter realizes that to have part with Jesus, he needs to let Jesus clean him. So he blurts out that Jesus... Continue Reading →
But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." John 12:32 (NIV) Church is good. Church should be where we go to find the Lord. It should be a safe haven where we know we can go and be close to God. It should be something we look... Continue Reading →
‘When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.’ John 10:4 (NIV) Have we Christians today lost the concept of following? We use the word “Follow” often. We like to tell others that is what we do. We like to... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 