The Bible is much more than a book full of words. God's wondrous presence should overcome and overwhelm us when we read its pages. It is not a religious life we are called to. We are called to life in the Spirit. The Bible was not written to give us rules and reasons. It was... Continue Reading →
Undeterred Seekers
They won´t listen to anyone who would hold them back. Instead, the burning-hearted souls that seek more of the Lord will find Him. It is rare, but it still happens. Now and again, you can find them. They are not like the rest. They do not walk and talk like the crowd. They are humble... Continue Reading →
Down on Bended Knee
Life has a way of hitting us hard. Nearly everyone alive has felt it. When it happens, it feels like the world is falling apart. We fall. When we do, it feels like the weight of the world is upon us. Yet it doesn´t have to mean that all is lost. If under the weight,... Continue Reading →
God´s Warm Embrace
When we draw near the Lord, something beautiful happens. It is not a theoretical doctrine or theory. When we turn to Christ, He is free to engage with us. Yes, we have been held far from God for too long. But, when we seek to know the Savior, Heaven rejoices. No longer does God have... Continue Reading →
Unlimited Power Available
Read the Bible through and through. You will get the picture. God is here. He engages with and is committed to His creation. Anyone who needs Him can turn and come unto Him, even us. When we choose God as the one thing to focus our lives on, His power and wisdom become the determining... Continue Reading →
The God of Beginnings
If we would like to make some new resolutions, we might want to start by getting close to God. He is the Inventor of beginnings. The Lord is the Author of it all. There is one universal truth that the Bible holds. And that is that He is calling us, His children, to come unto... Continue Reading →
Yearn for God
The one thing that should distinguish us is the one thing that will save us. The singlemost important element of our faith is our desire for the presence of God. Many call themselves His, but fewer people all the time are dying to be with Him. We have gotten distracted along the way. Few people... Continue Reading →
The Goal and the Journey
Choosing God for the destination of our souls means there is a journey to embark on. We can gladly embrace this process. Set out immediately. Head towards our Goal. Our Heavenly Father waits with open arms. He searches the horizons for the first sighting of our arrival. Our dear Savior will lead us, and His... Continue Reading →
Today´s Most Pressing Need
Today´s troubles and those of tomorrow are taken care of through a close bond with the Savior, Jesus Christ. The things that we face in this life can greatly affect us. But the things that could last longer matter more. We do not always see it as we focus on the issues bombarding us that... Continue Reading →
Finding Christ in Christmas
Embrace the wonderful parts of Christmas. But pray that what warms and seasons the celebration is the presence of Christ. Christmastime is the season when more people think of Christ in some respect or other. We see nativity scenes and hear songs that sing lovingly of His gift to us. We embrace His spirit of... Continue Reading →
