God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Jesus said, "I am with you for only a short time, and then I go to the one who sent me. You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come." John 7:33-34 (NIV) Jesus tells us that for a time we will be able to see... Continue Reading →
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:68-69 (NIV) People have tried. They made an effort to leave their old routines and become followers of Jesus. They left their old lives behind... Continue Reading →
"If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid.’ John 5:31-32 (NIV) Would it help us all to study the stars? If we took a minute to examine the size, space and distances of the constellations,... Continue Reading →
‘And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.’ John 5:27 (NIV) All who have come to contemplate God, sooner or later come to the question of what they believe about Jesus. Could we reduce the importance of the Son of God and still say that we believe in... Continue Reading →
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. "He who has ears... Continue Reading →
Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' "But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.' Luke 13:25 (NIV) Has Jesus just taught us that this Kingdom He speaks of is like a... Continue Reading →
Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue ruler said to the people, "There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath." Luke 13:14 (NIV) On the day set aside for worship Jesus has compassion on an afflicted woman. He heals her of her... Continue Reading →
Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?" The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? Luke 12:41-42 (NIV) Jesus is teaching of the importance of where we... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 (NIV) We are sitting here with the Teacher and someone brings Him a plea. They ask Jesus to make their brother share with them. They... Continue Reading →
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:19-20 (NIV) Jesus sends out His followers. He asks for the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 