God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:3 WEB That day they had to go to the big church in the city. They got all dressed up and drove down. As... Continue Reading →
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 →
who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2nd Timothy 1:9 NIV On a commercial flight one day, a man asked to visit the... Continue Reading →
Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 NIV Christians wait in thrilling expectancy to become heirs with Christ their Savior. Just what they expect to receive may vary. ... Continue Reading →
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 NIV The Spirit that is given to us is stronger than anything we can face. But the strength that is often preached today is... Continue Reading →
Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Acts 2:45 (NIV) There was a day when people did not only think of themselves. There was a time when the followers of Christ looked after one another. They cared for the needs of others. They gave. They were not only... Continue Reading →
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5 (NIV) Jesus tells His followers to wait for a baptism of Spirit. The Spirit of God is to come over, to fill and to lead His people. This is a great blessing and the... Continue Reading →
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.´ Acts 1:4 (NIV) We are not good at waiting these days. It kills us in our modern society to sit back... Continue Reading →
So they began to plead with Jesus to go away from their region. Mark 5:17 (NWT) What a poor reaction the townspeople had to the miraculous healing Jesus performed on the afflicted man in the graveyard. How could there be people so insensitive as to reject the opportunity to find out a little more of... Continue Reading →
So they were watching him closely to see whether he would cure the man on the Sabbath, in order that they might accuse him. Mark 3:2 (Reference Bible) It sounds strange to say it, but not everyone who has their eyes on Jesus is looking with good intentions. Those observing Him that day to see... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 