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 →
The Choice We Make Each Day
The privilege offered to us is not accepted by everyone. Many hear the challenge and stop short. Some don´t even know we should press on for the Prize. We have been invited to walk with God. The King of Kings would like to enter a relationship with us. As incongruent as it may seem, we... Continue Reading →
Yearn for God
The one thing that should distinguish us is the one thing that will save us. The singlemost important element of our faith is our desire for the presence of God. Many call themselves His, but fewer people all the time are dying to be with Him. We have gotten distracted along the way. Few people... Continue Reading →
Today´s Most Pressing Need
Today´s troubles and those of tomorrow are taken care of through a close bond with the Savior, Jesus Christ. The things that we face in this life can greatly affect us. But the things that could last longer matter more. We do not always see it as we focus on the issues bombarding us that... Continue Reading →
