God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Galatians 4:28 NIV A Christian family once reached the stage where their children began leaving the nest. They left the home to go and study in universities or to work in different cities. Finally, none were left living under the roof of their parents. They... Continue Reading →
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2nd Corinthians 9:6 NIV On her first day of class a teacher was hesitant and a bit scared. Her students were small but there were many of them in her care. But when she saw how adorable... Continue Reading →
For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you. 2nd Corinthians 2:4 NIV The two men had shared many memorable experiences together. Despite a difference in their age, they had gone... 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 following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." Acts 23:11 (NIV) Jailed, hated, and with the whole community in an uproar over him, Paul tries to sleep in his prison cell. So fierce is the... Continue Reading →
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Acts 18:9 (NIV) The Lord speaks. He talks to His people. He uses dreams. He uses the Scriptures. He speaks through the Holy Spirit. He moves within His people. He sets our hearts... Continue Reading →
‘When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away." Luke 21:9 (NIV) How many times have we heard that the end is near? Are we overly familiar with the doomsday message? Someone is remarking to Jesus of the beauty of... Continue Reading →
While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives the disciples came to him by themselves, saying ¨Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the final time.¨ Matthew 24:3 (Byington) There seems to be growing within the body of so-called believers, a sensation of vagueness... Continue Reading →
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