God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The violent waves thrash the vessel to and fro. The sea is so rough that even the weathered sailors are tired and disheartened. Hopeful eyes search through sheets of spray. All their hope sets on spotting a comforting light. They look for some kind of promise that all will soon be well. They long for... Continue Reading →
There are a host of lesser things that tug on our souls. But there are few that we can call deep. The instinct for survival and certain forms of love can reach into what we could call deep. What a mother feels for the infant in her arms can be referred to as deep. The... Continue Reading →
It starts with a deep ache within. But soon, it builds. In no time, it is all that consumes us. One would love to think that this is our desire after the Lord. But often, it´s not. We burn for a lot of different things these days. Our imaginations run wild. Our hearts go out... Continue Reading →
Whenever we see the words, as for me, we know that the person saying them is setting themselves aside. What we learn of that person will come directly after. They are daring words. It is not easy to stand alone. What will the crowd think? Who will we turn to when we have chosen to... Continue Reading →
We are in a hurry. It is not the time we want someone to ask us for money. But there it is. A hand stretches out. “Should I fumble around for change in my pocket?” we wonder. The moment always seems to come at the wrong time. Our minds race to justify our thoughts, feelings,... Continue Reading →
The young, confident Christian bolsters their faith. Then they ask God for their fruit from the Spirit. Galatians 5 spells out some of this fruit. But it does not mention one that the Psalmist held close to his heart. It is a gift that not everyone knows they should be seeking. That gift is to... Continue Reading →
One moment we are stuck, powerless. We sink helplessly in the mud of life. The next moment, God shows us. In an instant, He moves. Everything changes. Where God is at work, hearts will be amazed. He picks us up. The Lord sets us upon the highest mountains. He gives us a firm place to... Continue Reading →
We reach our breaking point and where do we turn? Nothing else on earth seems to work. So we look up. We cry out to God. We have all been there. Atheists and believers alike. “Why me!” Or, “Why this!” We might even accuse God and ask, “What now?” or “Do I really need this?”... Continue Reading →
Our days are numbered. Yet we all chase after a world of desires. Each one has something, or a lot of things, to run after. Some want success. Some want fame. Some set their sights higher, and others make them lower. For most, the question is not what to go after. It is what to... Continue Reading →
If we could be anywhere in the world, where would it be? The question sparks a million pleasant suggestions. But there is one place that would be better than them all, by far! The place to be for any of us would be where God is. If we could get to where the Divine is,... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 