God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
When we read the parables Jesus gives to teach us, do we start to see the bigger picture of our Lord and His direct desire to deal with us in a personal way? Does it warm our hearts to see God wanting to make sure everything is right between us? Does it make us look... 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 →
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Romans 3:19 Those who have never been to church know that the Christians try to conduct themselves in ways they feel God has... Continue Reading →
"Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. Acts 8:5 (NIV) The brilliance of God shines through! It is the moment of encounter! Paul is meeting his Lord! He cannot see Him but he can hear the Voice piercing his soul. God is calling out to him. He cannot stand in this moment. He is on... Continue Reading →
‘For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. ‘ John 17:8 (NIV) Accept Christ as your personal Saviour! We have all heard it. Perhaps we have admonished others with those words. Usually we follow... Continue Reading →
‘The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.’ John 10:3 (NIV) Are we still warmed at the thought of real contact with God? Jesus is explaining the actual situation between God´s children, the Christ, and the Father. Is... Continue Reading →
" 'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.' " Luke 13:8-9 (NIV) People came to Jesus with their concern. They brought to Jesus´ attention the fact that some had fallen... Continue Reading →
And he said to them “Let us go elsewhere, to the adjoining towns, that I may preach there also; for it was for this that I came out.” Mark 1:38 (Byington) Why did Jesus come? What does He say it was for? What is your take on it? Do you ask yourself these questions? Or... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 