God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 (NIV) The Holy Spirit comes over them and they begin proclaiming the wonders of God. People from everywhere hear them but understand the words in their own language. But this is coming from simple men from simple backgrounds. How could it... Continue Reading →
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 They are gathered to pray to the Lord. All of a sudden wind rushes into the house and around the Disciples. It buffets them violently as it howls through the... Continue Reading →
‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NIV) Our writer wraps up his book on his account of Jesus´ life and ministry. As he does he... Continue Reading →
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 (NIV) What is hope? How much of a part does it play in our spiritual life? How big of a part should it play in the life of a Christian?... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " John 20:17 (NIV) As Jesus speaks to Mary His words pierce right into her... Continue Reading →
and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. John 20:12 (NIV) She just cannot tear herself away from last place she saw her Lord. Mary stays behind outside of the tomb to cry. Jesus´ body is nowhere to be found. He... Continue Reading →
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 (NIV) There we have it! All that was foretold about Him is coming to completion. Even as He takes a sip of the bitter drink that was prepared for Him, Jesus... Continue Reading →
‘Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 (NIV) There is a strong human desire that everyone has felt. It is the longing for a better life. Whether we are rich or poor, if we get honest and still long... Continue Reading →
"In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." John 16:16 (NIV) Do those words just leap right out from the pages? “In a little while,” Jesus says. In one short sentence He speaks of in a time and after a time. Speaking of... Continue Reading →
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