God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Jesus said to her ¨Do not touch me, for I am not yet ascended unto the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them ´I am going to My Father, your Father, My God, your God¨. John 20:17 (Byington) Have you ever wondered why Jesus acted as He did after His resurrection? He was... Continue Reading →
This morning I read in my devotions again about the death of Jesus Christ. As I pondered and prayed over the texts in the last part of John chapter 19, I was surprised to find no remorse in my heart. Perhaps my mind was secretly turning its attention to the tasks of the day, but... Continue Reading →
We have all had tough times to get through where we wonder why this could be happening to us. Some may turn to the Lord for help or comfort while dealing with these painful times. Others try to cure their pain by reasoning it out somehow with their powers of mental capacity. But perhaps we... Continue Reading →
The scene described in John 17:1-5 is one of the most beautiful and profound of all the accounts of the history of mankind. Jesus Christ, the very son of God directs Himself towards His Father as was His custom before His disciples. While His words went up towards God their purpose was to benefit and... Continue Reading →
The story about Peter denying Jesus is a familiar one. It is depicted here again in John 18. We have all read it or heard that story many times. We may often feel a sense of pity for what Peter may have suffered when he failed His Lord and Master. But perhaps there is more... Continue Reading →
A very dear friend of the family just sent us word on his current situation of health. This person has been an inspiration to me towards spiritual growth all my life and has been to me like a second earthy father. He is not overly advanced in years but is suffering a terminal illness. His... Continue Reading →
One can only wonder at the magnitude and depth of the words Jesus uses in John 14:10-11. Some truths are so wonderful that we may have to wait until we are face to face with our Savior and He can increase our understanding. In the meanwhile, we do not have to neglect these deeper truths... Continue Reading →
It seems nothing short of astonishing, that we run around like busy little ants each one bent intently on their own little missions and tasks, all the while not letting the words and teachings of Jesus to sink down below the shallow surface and to their true meanings. Perhaps we are witnessing a deceit so... Continue Reading →
When you have had the privilege to have attended or been a part of several different denominational churches, you can learn much about the current state of religion. Each one of these has its positive emphasis on the Holy Trinity and each with its shortcomings. From the teachings and instruction given by these organizations and... Continue Reading →
Perhaps one of the touchiest subjects within the body of believers today is the one about the supernatural. Just where do we draw the line. We teach our kids not to be scared of monsters and ghosts saying that they do not exist. We may brush off a sci-fi film or horror film with the... Continue Reading →
