God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
It doesn’t matter what the horizon looks like. Even the sailer squinting out into the eye of the perfect storm can take heart. All hell can be breaking loose upon us, and the fury of the elements can hurl all that it will. If God is near us, then all will be well with our... Continue Reading →
The tempests rage and any poor souls left out in them know. We cannot stand against the fury of the elements. Temperatures drop. Torrents flow. The earth quakes at the awesome might of God. Short generations ago, we were better prepared to give God credit for things out of our control. Nowadays, though, we live... Continue Reading →
When we cry out against our pain, struggles, or injustices, we often cry first to ourselves. We start by feeling sorry for ourselves. Sometimes this leads us to take our problems to others. Then we pour our worries onto them. When they get bad enough, and it seems there is nowhere else left to go,... Continue Reading →
He could not imagine the fuller meaning of his words. Yet long ago, the Psalmist wrote of the coming Messiah. He lifted up the Son of God and encouraged us all to do the same. The writer warned us to test the caliber of our tribute to Christ. Through inspiration, he saw how shallow notions... Continue Reading →
We, humans, are insecure creatures. Even the proudest and most self-confident among us like to hear from others how much they are worth. We feed off of it. We love hearing others talk us up or reaffirm our good qualities. We need it. But human praise cannot fill the void deep within us. Emptiness creeps... Continue Reading →
A simple yet mighty trick lies within our reach. All one must do is ground our faith and hope in the Lord above. When we do, all Heaven poises, ready to assist us on our homeward journey. We can trust this cause and effect with our lives. Why? Because it honors God to have children... Continue Reading →
A hurting soul aches. It cries out to God. He hears! There is an age-old cause and effect that stands the test of time. When people need God and truly turn to Him, He responds. It might not happen in the way that we ask. We could get frustrated if we put a time limit... Continue Reading →
“Come to God, and He will turn your financial situation around.” It sounds great. But it is a mistake. Many Bible texts tug on the strings of our hearts. We read that our lands will return to us or our fortunes will come. The promises hold every possibility toward those kinds of consequences. But their... Continue Reading →
Devout Christians look for a sign. They would love to know what seals us as the remnant of God. Though it might not be what they are looking for, there is one we could consider. The caliber of followers that Christ looks for can be found in those who seek the Lord. David was loved... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had one of those moments? It can happen during a gathering at church. It can occur in a peaceful garden. Or you are at the top of a mountain peak when suddenly it feels like you are in God´s house. The music could be pulling strings within your heart. The birds might... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 