Sunday Reflection: A Close Relationship

It can be hard to write about the relationship that God seeks with us. That relationship is like a close relationship to a father, but not everyone has a close relationship with their father. Thus, they may not well understand or be able to really accept the intimacy God desires here. 14 For as many as are … Read more

Working Out is Not Working For

40 And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:40 NKJV) God desires that all come to Jesus saving grace. There is no one who is beyond God’s love and … Read more

What’s Within Matters Most

7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have [a]refused him. For[b] the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV) Our world is one that rewards appearance. We rarely put forth someone who does not meet a certain standard into places … Read more

Practice the Presence of Christ

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NKJV) In what ways can others see the glory of God through what you do on a daily basis? Not those things that you do that magnify what a good person you are, but those … Read more

A Very Present Help

1 God is our refuge and strength,A[a] very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1 NKJV) Let’s be honest, does God feel like a very present help? I hope you can say yes to this question. I have not always been able to. I have gone through periods where God felt very distant. Of course it was I who was … Read more