If There Are Any

From the pulpit, the leader calls for prayer. Everyone in the congregation bows their heads with respect. But what runs through each head among them at that moment may differ. This one, listens out of one ear. That one is trying to still his kids. One over there is going over their meal plans for... Continue Reading →

Thinking Of God

When it happens to you, you will know. God breaks through the barriers that hide Him from our view at times. In these instants, we witness His mighty hands at work. He performs a miracle or makes His presence felt. One of the simplest yet purest forms of bliss comes from contemplating God´s love and... Continue Reading →

Shout Triumph To God

When it happens to you, you will know. God breaks through the barriers that hide Him from our view at times. In these instants, we witness His mighty hands at work. He performs a miracle or makes His presence felt. It is overwhelming. Powerful displays of God´s presence are thrilling for everyday people like us.... Continue Reading →

Be Still, And Know That He Is God

It is so widely accepted in Christian circles. We often overlook it. But getting still is more vital to our faith than we can imagine. So let us imagine for a moment. Let us close our eyes and imagine that God is here right now! With our eyelids squeezed tight, let us shut out the... Continue Reading →

Refuge

There were times when certain people witnessed God move in the most powerful ways. God is God, and those days are not over. Our problem today is that few of us take our faith far enough. We miss out on seeing His miraculous hand at work in our present situations. Each person alive will face... Continue Reading →

A Very Present Help

Have we ever had one of those days? All havoc breaks loose, and we watch our world crumble around us. Our dreams crash, and our hopes fail us. It is in times like those that we need help. Often we look to family or friends. We need to know someone cares. Someone has to provide... Continue Reading →

Make Time For God

“I haven´t got time to drop everything and steal moments away with the Lord!” we cry. “How could I spend more of my busy day on devotions when there is so much to do?” The pressures of life won´t let me have the kind of walk with God that I would like to have. Or... Continue Reading →

How Can God Allow Pain?

When the pain and frustration get too much, we sometimes cry out against God. “If He is just, how could He let this happen to us?” We don´t mean to be testy. But we struggle under the weight of our pain and strain. It is nothing new to wonder where God is while evil and... Continue Reading →

No Bow Or Sword

Our preacher paints us a vivid picture of our predicament here on earth. He reveals us as soldiers in a mighty battle. He encourages us to prepare for anything the foe will throw at us. So, we dutifully arm ourselves with the first things that come to mind. Our souls cry out to be good... Continue Reading →

Soul, Don´t Despair

Waves of despair sweep over and drag us under. No one is safe. We all must face tragic times. Life is full of uncertainties and trials. We can fight for a while, but then, we will all struggle with the weight of it all somehow. In those gloomy times, we may look around. We take... Continue Reading →

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