God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. 1:20 NIV We are quick to incriminate those who reject Jesus or God outright. But how often do we also fail the Lord?... Continue Reading →
Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. Acts 28:24 (NIV) Some realize their need for a Savior, and others refuse to believe that they need help with their eternal fate. Being stubborn and self-centered stand on one end while honest and hopeful stand on the other. One could think... Continue Reading →
Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. Acts 20:30 (NIV) We have been warned that in our day men would distort the truth. But who are these wolves that will not spare the flock of God? Could they be the ones... Continue Reading →
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Acts 13:48 (NIV) A door opens in the hearts and lives of some to come and know the Lord. Others though find reason for negative thoughts and selfishness. They would... Continue Reading →
Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Acts 6:8 We may not be able to change certain things like which family we were born into. But we are able to choose what kind of person we will be. Education, refinement and a... Continue Reading →
When Rafaela* was 12 years old she got raped by her stepfather. Fortunately she did not get pregnant as 6 of our other girls with the same experience growing up in our orphanage with their babies. Rafaela was coming into our orphanage what was a blessing in disguise to her and to us as you... Continue Reading →
‘Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. John 12:36 (NIV) Do we secretly think we will always have Jesus with us? If we get real quiet and real honest, can we detect... Continue Reading →
‘No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." John 10:18 (NIV) One who comes close enough must admit that the Christian has the supreme delight to consider... Continue Reading →
On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’ John 7:37 (NIV) The people are all at their religious festival. From far and near they gather together. On the last and greatest day of this gathering,... Continue Reading →
‘Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?" John 7:19 (NIV) Jesus is receiving opposition. People are undermining His authority to teach and heal. Jesus is forced to explain His actions. While doing this He uses the moment to expose those... Continue Reading →
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