“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalm 42:1-2, NIV). The Psalmist has it right! He knows where truth is found. He knows where the freedom that does not … Read moreWhy Pant For God?
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be … Read moreRich in Jesus!
“I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, NIV) He was facing some real challenges at the moment. From most peoples’ point of view things were just plum awful. There were those who were falsely accusing him, and many of them were supposedly … Read morePressing Towards The Goal
“It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” – Jesus (Matthew 4:4, NIV). Do we get it? Are we listening to what he is really saying? If we miss it, we miss the very life we so earnestly desire to have. If … Read moreAre You Listening?
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart … Read moreSharing The Journey That Seeks The Greatest Treasure
“Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 At the sound of … Read moreStanding Before The Holy
“Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 At the sound of … Read moreStanding Before The Holy
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, NIV). That’s the way it is! The greater the cause the greater the effort and sacrifice we put forth to ensure success. And such is the case for the cause of … Read moreKeeping It Holy (Part Two)
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, NIV). The holiness that the Hebrew writer speaks of is not the holiness that comes directly from the Lord. Notice how the writer calls us to “make every effort to live…and … Read moreKeeping It Holy (Part One)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NIV) You have labored to exhaustion, you tried your best, and yet you don’t have the necessary stamina, endurance and other resources to meet the demands of the situation you face today. What do you do now? Where do you go … Read moreCast All Your Anxiety On Him — He Cares For You