The Lord is Near

What is true in your heart? What is it that you desire more than anything? Perceptions are often presented as truth. Perspectives are stated as truths. Desires are often for the things of this world. Chasing the next shiny object we see is the favorite pastime of many. The Psalmist often cuts through the fogContinue reading “The Lord is Near”

Earnestly Seek

Do you wish there were times that God would speak plainly to you? Do you wish that God would tell you specifically what he wants you to do? Do you wish you could sit down and have a face-to-face conversation with him? Have you considered that God does communicate with you? We often find ourselvesContinue reading “Earnestly Seek”

God is Committed

Do you like hearing your name called? Do you enjoy it when others want to be with you? Do you want to rid yourself of fear? Would you like to be confident you have been redeemed? Have you read God’s Word and his promises? Have you read your name in Scripture? We like having ourContinue reading “God is Committed”

Why Are You Going?

Is there someone you continue to follow or are friends with because they can do something for you? Does what someone can do for you effect how often you speak to them? If they stop doing for you, do you stop interacting with them? Is that your relationship with God? We all know someone whoContinue reading “Why Are You Going?”

Learner and Teacher

Do you consider yourself to be a teacher? Have you taught your children? Do you teach others in your profession? What have you learned from your teachers, whether in school, on the job, or family? Do you look at Jesus as a teacher and desire to learn from Him? We often think of teaching asContinue reading “Learner and Teacher”

Rejoice in the Lord

How is your relationship with God? What is your perspective of God? Have you decided to rejoice in the gifts he has given you? Do you realize the significance of being given salvation? Do you know you have been made righteous only because of what he has done? We typically go about our daily livesContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord”

Be Convicted

Have ever been convicted in your heart? Have you felt overcome with the power of conviction about something? Do you remember what that felt like? Did it move you? Did it put you in motion? Have you felt that way about or within your relationship with God? Conviction can be a powerful motivator. When weContinue reading “Be Convicted”

Dire Straits

Have you ever been in dire straits? Have you been in a situation that you had no idea how you could ever get out of it or past it? Did you simply want to sit down and cry until you could cry no more? Were you at a point that you thought you might die?Continue reading “Dire Straits”

Express Your Faith

Which is better? The law? Or righteousness? Are you answering a certain way because you have heard it is the right answer? Do your actions support the answer you gave? Have you considered the way you worship? Is it legalist or free to express your faith? In our everyday culture there are laws to beContinue reading “Express Your Faith”

Thankful for Love

What does it mean to you to be loved? Is being loved something you are thankful for? Have you felt loved at one time and unloved at another? Do you want to know that you are loved at all times? What if I told you, you are? Will you be thankful for that love? BeingContinue reading “Thankful for Love”