God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Romans 8:7 NIV Man has always found ways of turning our backs on God. This reckless habit of choosing to step out of God´s will for us is sinful. Allowing our minds and our hearts to... Continue Reading →
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5 NIV The struggle continues to rage unseen within the hearts of people. Tricked into focusing upon our world,... Continue Reading →
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Romans 8:1 NIV Christians may latch on to certain Bible texts that hold for us an immeasurable treasure. The text which states that there is now no condemnation for us must rank amongst the sweetest texts in all the Scriptures. The person... Continue Reading →
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Romans 7:24 NIV There is a new illness today that has spread into our societies. It is the love of self. It has crept even into the fold and into the hearts of God´s children. Most times we don´t even... Continue Reading →
So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Romans 7:21 NIV Paul walks us through the difficulties and dangers of our sinful nature. He tries to show us that we are complex and divided souls. Recognizing our condition should spur us sufficiently to seek... Continue Reading →
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15 NIV We are complicated creatures with notions of what is right. We have our Christianity with its morals and high aspirations. We call on God above and make an effort... 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 →
I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death. Romans 7:10 NIV There can be a dilemma over justification by works and being justified only by Christ´s atonement. Some depend on actions to present us worthy before God. Others gladly take the sacrifice of Jesus as our defense. Regardless... Continue Reading →
So, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. Romans 7:4 NIV There are so many things to consider when we become Christians. The enemy of... Continue Reading →
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NIV Mankind desires a life without end. Much effort is given to maintain ourselves, prevent aging and hold off death. Modern media creates imaginary heroes who possess the supernatural ability to resist dying. But... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 