God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage. Jude 1:16 NIV A man went on a trip with his two brothers. They drove up to visit relatives in another state. They left their advanced metropolitan society behind them and... Continue Reading →
How actively are we working to grow, strengthen and increase our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ? Is it a question that we ask ourselves frequently? Or do we try to avoid taking a painful look at our current state? Let´s pray that we all will have our eyes opened, our hearts aching, and press... Continue Reading →
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 1st Peter 4:7 NIV The river was famous for its size and for the whitewater rapids that form where it goes through the gorge. Two old friends and their boys were loaded in the raft. Giant... Continue Reading →
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. James 3:14 NIV A man worked himself up in the plumbing world. He worked hard and took care of his clients until the area where he lived began to depend on him. When... Continue Reading →
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend. James 2:23 NIV The boys were too young to go on their own. Their father wasn´t there to take them climbing, but the boys wanted to learn. So, a... Continue Reading →
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, James 1:2 NIV When a man finally decided to step out of the world´s parade and start following His Savior, the bottom fell out of his world. He had enjoyed a fairly easy-going lifestyle. He had some money and even time... Continue Reading →
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." 2nd Timothy 2:19 NIV In a large chain of holiday resorts, the management team held an intensive course to choose the people... Continue Reading →
Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 1st Thessalonians 3:7 NIV He was not her maternal son. But he loved his adopted mother as much as her own children did. He missed her greatly when he had to move away for work. He had... Continue Reading →
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 NIV He was raised with Christ. His parents were believers. When he was old enough, he went away to Christian schools. But he had his heart set on... Continue Reading →
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NIV It was the second pair of shoes this week that wore through the sole. She pleaded with her husband to glue them somehow. But, he sadly handed them back and told her he couldn´t work miracles. She would have to buy... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 