God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
We could gain a lot of ground in our relationship with God if we learned to tie ourselves more fully to Him. Shall we pray that we can fix ourselves on our Lord and Savior today? Shall we ask for help so that we do not turn or look away for any other distractions, but... Continue Reading →
Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:8 NIV The teenager could see the lights of the clubhouse go out as his last coworker left the golf course. It was a school night but his work was not finished yet. He still had half of the driving range... Continue Reading →
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 NIV An elderly man went into the water at a crowded beach. The waves were big that day and were crashing hard on the sand. Every time he tried to exit, the waves knocked him down. This would... Continue Reading →
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; 2nd Timothy 2:11 NIV A group of seasoned river guides got together to run a wild river in the mountains of California. The section they chose was classed as the highest danger level while still being runnable. It... Continue Reading →
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV A couple once had the joy of marrying off two of their boys. One of the boys married a sweet caring young lady that happily joined in whatever the family was up to. ... Continue Reading →
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 NIV They lived on a magnificent ranch in a remote corner of Africa. Their land was a... Continue Reading →
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11 NIV She was a remarkable woman. She had suffered a painful divorce that left her caring for her two small children. She lost her house too. To find a new start she went to... Continue Reading →
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NIV A teenager was in the process of repainting his van in the high schools' shop class. While in the process, he used a primer to paint his grad-year numbers on the side of it. But before... Continue Reading →
as it is written: "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little." 2nd Corinthians 8:15 NIV Two friends were separated for several years. They used to study the Bible together. But one felt the call to the mission fields in Africa. The other... Continue Reading →
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2nd Corinthians 3:6 NIV In the classroom the teacher hung a few simple rules: I sit in my chair, I am quiet, I respect others, I use... Continue Reading →
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