God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
There is a question that we may want to ask ourselves often. We might want to stop and take a good hard look at what it really is that we strive for. Many times it is some kind of earthly gain. It could be accumulating some more earthly possessions or improving our own self-worth. But... 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 →
One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?" Romans 9:19 NIV Why? Why? Why? We have all been there! There are surely times when our pain or struggles are more than we can bear. The situations we face are too much for us and... Continue Reading →
regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 1: 3 NIV Many are divided. Some choose to have hope. Others say it is impossible. Even within the church family, some have their doubts. But it all comes down to this! Should we believe that God sent His own... Continue Reading →
and saw the Lord speaking. 'Quick!' he said to me. 'Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.' Acts 22:18 (NIV) Right where people should be most open to the encouragement for seeking God, we can often find distraction, protest and refusal. People like the notions of God that... Continue Reading →
As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" Acts 8:36 (NIV) Why shouldn´t we be baptized? The question is put forth. Can we hear it ring within the depths of our soul? Has it ever come to the... Continue Reading →
"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." Acts 2:36 (NIV) Let everyone know! Make no mistake! There are many things humans are capable of getting wrong. There are so many things each day where we can muddle up or construe. Some... Continue Reading →
The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." John 21:17 (NIV) He is hurt. Jesus has gone to tedious repetition. He... Continue Reading →
"Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?" John 18:34 (NIV) “Are You the King of the Jews?” Pilate asks Jesus directly. Instead of a quick, off-hand answer Jesus turns the question around on His inquirer. Christ forever teaches. The Lord is always leading. For those who care,... Continue Reading →
The gravest question any of us face is whether we do or do not love the Lord. Too much hinges on the answer to pass the matter off lightly. And it is a question that no one can answer for another. Not even the Bible can tell the individual man that he loves the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 