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 →
Wanting to Be Found
Salvation and faith in Christ will forever be a spiritual exchange. Something deep within us must release our fancy ideas of making our own way or following a crowd. We will need to gaze heavenward in wonder. A deep sense of longing must sweep over us until a shift occurs in our interests. God longs... 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 →
Undeterred Seekers
They won´t listen to anyone who would hold them back. Instead, the burning-hearted souls that seek more of the Lord will find Him. It is rare, but it still happens. Now and again, you can find them. They are not like the rest. They do not walk and talk like the crowd. They are humble... Continue Reading →
Unlimited Power Available
Read the Bible through and through. You will get the picture. God is here. He engages with and is committed to His creation. Anyone who needs Him can turn and come unto Him, even us. When we choose God as the one thing to focus our lives on, His power and wisdom become the determining... Continue Reading →
The Goal and the Journey
Choosing God for the destination of our souls means there is a journey to embark on. We can gladly embrace this process. Set out immediately. Head towards our Goal. Our Heavenly Father waits with open arms. He searches the horizons for the first sighting of our arrival. Our dear Savior will lead us, and His... Continue Reading →
