God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
We love attention. We love to have people look up to us. However, Christ did not call us to follow Him and send us off to become the stars of the show. He did call for people who were willing to humble themselves. He has asked us to serve one another. Perhaps, instead of seeking... Continue Reading →
People left with a charge from the Owner of the Field will one day have to give account for the way that they have cared for what was loaned to them. Of course, Christ could not have been talking about us! Surely He was referring to someone else, right? We can make what we want... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of people trying really hard to make a name for themselves as good, effective servants of the Lord. But how many of us are putting ourselves aside long enough to think of the needs of others first. Could we each take a moment to pray for the Lord´s heart of love... Continue Reading →
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. 2nd John 1:3 NIV A missionary man was invited out into one of the tribal lands to a church camp meeting. Many natives from the villages nearby came to hear the... Continue Reading →
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1st John 4:18 NIV One night, a farmer invited the kids that were visiting his ranch in Africa to go for a night drive to... Continue Reading →
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1st Peter 4:10 NIV That day, the man rode his ATV into a part of the dunes he did not know well. Tufts of long grass grew in between the hills and valleys making... Continue Reading →
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1st Peter 3:4 NIV A farmer long ago once had a sizable estate. On his property, there were plenty of jobs to do so when his kids got... Continue Reading →
Christians could tend to think a father figure should be one of authority and stern discipline. We could think that to be a dad we must be the perfect example for our children to follow. Or, we could accept our limitations and embrace the fact that we need our Savior just as much as our... Continue Reading →
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, James 1:2 NIV When a man finally decided to step out of the world´s parade and start following His Savior, the bottom fell out of his world. He had enjoyed a fairly easy-going lifestyle. He had some money and even time... Continue Reading →
so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28 NIV After a wedding, while the whole family was still gathered together, the best man took everyone... Continue Reading →
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