There is an unspoken notion afoot that all we have to do is claim belief in God, and then we are saved. Magical powers protect us from then on without needing any more effort on our part. This professed belief assures us of our spot. Still, our hearts are very much in love with ourselves... Continue Reading →
God Cares for Each One
There is a special reward for those who wake up and see they are lost. The Lord is looking for souls that realize our need and will cling tightly to Him. He leaves the 99 to search for the one who was lost. Finding that wandering soul, the Good Shepherd rejoices. We are the lost.... Continue Reading →
Adoring God
Our opinions of God would soar if we had more awareness of His wonder and glory. Our devotion to Him would increase in direct proportion to what we learned of Him. Every one of us could gain some new enlightenment if we look for it. God loves to share His wonders with His adoring worshippers.... Continue Reading →
Hearts God Can Work With
That there are souls that ache over other's relationships with God show that the Lord is at work. The heart of our Heavenly Father radiates in the lives of those pressing close to Him. Pray that our walk with the Savior grows to the intensity that we feel for God's interests as He does. Dear... Continue Reading →
The Better Prayer
If we have Christ, we have everything we need. The statement does not give us everything in this world. It gives us access to the One who is above all we see here. Everything in this world can come or go, even life itself. When we walk with God, His power and providence determine the... Continue Reading →
More of the Lord
Waking up to God´s presence humbles and thrills like nothing on earth. Heaven opens, and the earthlings get a glimpse of glory for a moment. From that blessed awareness, we would think that we are finally safe from any attack. But darkness noticed too. And it will want to ruin it for us. So, the... Continue Reading →
Walk as Jesus Did
Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 1st John 2:6 NIV After crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an international rowing race, two contestants stepped on shore. They had spent 47 days at sea in their small rowing boat. Immediately they noticed that their legs were not stable on solid ground.... Continue Reading →
He Will Do It
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1st Thessalonians 5:24 NIV Something inside of her seemed to be reaching towards God. She had a friend who was a Christian. So she went to him to for help. She had gone to church before. Her parents were Christians. Her husband... Continue Reading →
If You Belong
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 NIV They made her go to classes. They instructed her on what was expected of her to be a part of the organization and part of the church. But as hard as she tried to comply... Continue Reading →
Not From Man
Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--, Galatians 1:1 NIV She was tired after the exertion of giving birth to her baby and needed to rest. But she did not want to. She wanted to hold her... Continue Reading →
