God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Where are we in our religion today? Are we placing ourselves and those around us directly in contact with the Lord? Or are we practicing something less? Shall we pray that a personal relationship, a walk with Christ, will grow between us until it pours over and may fill even those around us too?
We often look down on the little ones and think that they have so much to learn about life and living right. But they are honest to themselves and to God. Shall we pray today that we are just as honest before the Lord as those little ones who laugh or cry but draw their... Continue Reading →
What are we willing to lose of this world to gain a place next to our Lord and Savior? Anything? Or far too little? Shall we pray that God will increase our desire after Him until we would give Him our whole hearts and our whole lives if need be?
Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7 NIV The children were playing in the driveway of the house one day. Giant but slightly scattered clouds filled the sky. The rains were... Continue Reading →
Did we really think that this dark world would just sit back and let us become children of the Kingdom of Heaven? Are we willing and prepared to follow our Savior Jesus Christ, take up our cross, and step in behind Him in faith - come what may? If we are, shall we pray that... Continue Reading →
Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Titus 2:2 NIV Under tall spreading trees, a whole pack of dogs heralded his arrival. He strolled casually from his office building towards the main house where his lunch was being served in a... Continue Reading →
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 1st Timothy 4:4 The dog was mean. He was a Bull Terrier and his name was Impi. This meant warrior in some African languages. He lived up to his name. He did not like being petted,... Continue Reading →
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1st Timothy 1:15 NIV A teenage girl sat on the floor outside of the elevators talking with her friend about life. At that age, every decision and every sentiment are felt... Continue Reading →
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1st Thessalonians 5:15 NIV The teacher had to stop a girl in the class from hitting the boy next to her. When asked why she felt that she needed to punch him,... Continue Reading →
Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. 1st Thessalonians 4:8 NIV They stood above the class 6 rapid trying to decide if they could run it. There were experienced whitewater raft guides along with reckless young men with a hunger for adventure. The... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 