God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 2nd Corinthians 5:4 NIV A good-hearted Christian woman once took a young man in to... Continue Reading →
But the man who loves God is known by God. 1st Corinthians 8:3 NIV A family once packed up their things to move to the mission fields. Many decisions needed to be made about what to sell and what to take. Some friends of the family who had recently been converted to Christianity were happy... Continue Reading →
Again, it says, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people." Romans 15:10 NIV Just when we begin to feel good about our Christian heritage and privilege, we are reminded that Christ is not only for us. It is true choices must be made. A stand for Jesus must be made. But we typically think that... Continue Reading →
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Romans 7:14 NIV Christian faith in under deadly attack. But the enemy of our devotion to God is clever. Darkness has been honing its skills over the centuries and feeding its desire to deceive the children of God. ... Continue Reading →
The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight.’ Luke 16:14-15 (NIV) Jesus touches on a delicate subject. He... Continue Reading →
There also came to him a leper, entreating him even on bended knee, saying to him: “If you just want to, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 (Reference Bible) One could feel a healthy sense of jealousy when reading of this poor leper who approached Jesus. Not for his terrible disease or even for... Continue Reading →
`and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 (NIV) One of the sweetest and most reassuring texts we could possibly find is this last remark from the book of Matthew. There are many fears or uncertainties in... Continue Reading →
In answer Simon Peter said: ¨You are the Christ, the son of the living God.¨ Matthew 16:16 (Reference Bible) When we consider certain people in the Bible some characters stand out. Peter was just this sort of person. Others are mentioned in the stories of Jesus´ life here on earth, but as we read we... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 