God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world's light. It is when he walks by night that he stumbles, for he has no light." John 11:9-10 (NIV) Although a beautiful text, the teachings Jesus gives over daylight may at... Continue Reading →
They replied, "Are you from Galilee, too? Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee." John 7:52 (NIV) Men have had enough. They are losing control. People are going to Jesus. They are listening to Him. Those who like having everyone coming to them are upset. They... Continue Reading →
"But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set.’ John 5:45 (NIV) People come to believe many things. We reach our conclusions from the information offered to us. We set our hopes on something. It may seem harmless. But should it be of... Continue Reading →
‘You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.’ John 5:39-40 (NIV) Could there be a better text which sums up our religions today? Are there any words that are harder... Continue Reading →
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of... Continue Reading →
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. John 1:6 (NIV) Our book starts with a reference to light. The author seems to be directing our sight not on facts or theories. Does it seem He wants us to be aware of a different kind of illumination? Instead of strong... Continue Reading →
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Luke 3:21 (NIV) Should it be interesting to note that Jesus was baptized when He was an adult? There had been rituals to perform for Him as a baby, but was this ceremony saved on purpose... Continue Reading →
In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. "He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! Mark 15:31 (NIV) How slow are we to learn? Have we become experts in getting things wrong? Jesus Christ is hanging on the cross. He is dying for... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? Mark 12:24 (NIV) Are we in Error? Do we know the Scriptures? Do we REALLY know the Scriptures? Jesus is approached by learned scholars. The Sadducees studied the Scriptures like all the others. They came to... Continue Reading →
When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.´ Mark 10:14 (NIV) Do we want the kingdom of heaven? Is that something we actually seek? Or is it like some ideal that we... Continue Reading →
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