God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Many years ago in a land far away, some very religious people found out that they failed to recognize Jesus as the single most important part element to the life of a human. We are in danger now of downplaying the Son of God too. Each time we push off the thought of Him or... Continue Reading →
Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. 1st John 2:9 NIV A new junior high school teacher came to work in a private church school. He was different not only in color but also in the way he taught. The school had a strict... Continue Reading →
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:21 NIV As children, they attended a school that belonged to a religious institution. Their families attended church. Then, when they grew into young adults, a completely... Continue Reading →
Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? Galatians 3:3 NIV There were ten athletes who were selected and flown in to compete for only three spots on a prestigious team. They had been selected over hundreds of applicants. One of the... Continue Reading →
and again, "The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile." 1st Corinthians 3:20 NIV She left her small village in the mountains when she was only a teenager. She went to work in the city. Only when her own children were going to school did the government start putting requirements on attaining... Continue Reading →
I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. Romans 16:17 NIV We are warned to be on the alert for people who put obstacles in the way of others and make it... Continue Reading →
For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Romans 11:32 NIV Every person from every age is bound to something. We may not realize it. Some may never care to look and take note of what that thing really is. We are bound to a... Continue Reading →
Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3 NIV Some think of baptism as a ceremony to enter a church. They go through with the ritual to comply with the regulations and traditions of the organizers of that institution and those who... Continue Reading →
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV Christians may secretly feel more Godly. It is easy to see ground gained with the Lord and think we are safer than the less religious. But for all our imagined better standing with... Continue Reading →
Then Paul said: "I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. Acts 22:3 (NIV) Upset by the perceived threat to their religion,... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 