God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed, Mark 6:51 (TNIV) So many incredible things the Disciples had already seen. But these miracles seemed to be forgotten while their lives were being threatened out there on the lake. They had been shown how powerless they were... Continue Reading →
When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34 (TNIV) There may be those who contest the Deity of Jesus, but as we read how Jesus acted while here on earth, we may see a little of His Father shining through. ... Continue Reading →
“Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. Mark 6:3 (NIV) “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is... Continue Reading →
In reply he said: ¨Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted. Blind guides is what they are. If, then, a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit.¨ Matthew 15:13-14 (Reference Bible) Perhaps a little more should be said about where we need to be directing... Continue Reading →
Perhaps we are living in a day and age where nearly every person has at some point been made aware of the need to pray. Although prayer may be losing popularity in the national and public eye, at least people know that it is there and will have to adjust themselves somehow on what they... Continue Reading →
One inevitable error on our part is to constantly assume that to have validity, something must be measured up to another person. For example, when we make a wonderful discovery inside our hearts towards God, it is completely natural for us to want to share that discovery with another human being. This is highly commendable... Continue Reading →
Now we know that we have freedom in Christ and that by Works we are not saved. But we cannot argue that Jesus taught us to me more than just good. Reading Matthew 5 through 7, Jesus tries to show us that even accepted and traditional ways of thinking we are good are not enough. ... Continue Reading →
And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell. Matthew 5:29 American Standard Version There might be some fanatics somewhere who preach something this radical. ... Continue Reading →
Perhaps it was a sunny and pleasant day when Jesus saw the people come flocking to Him. He found a nice elevated place where they could all see and hear Him well. As He sat down, His disciples drew in close and He began to teach. But the words that Christ uttered that day are... Continue Reading →
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing he said to them, ¨You brood of vipers....!¨ Matthew 3:7 New International Version Probably one of the greatest tools we can possess if we are serious about pursuing Christ is an attitude which allows us to learn. We all... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 