faith, God seeking us, Seeking God

Wants to be Found

Warning:And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Promise:…Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all …

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eye-sight, faith, hardship

Whatcha’ Lookin’ At?

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but …

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death, eternal life, faith, heaven

Something Better

“I will see you again.” Our eyes met with determination. We looked at one another with solemn faces and definite nods that helped muster our faith and our confidence. This was not a forever goodbye. These were the last words I spoke to my dying sister. Our embrace had been one I didn’t want to let go. We had cried …

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Praying the Psalms

(June 1, 2011 re-run) Today, as I read this Psalm, I knew this was a prayer that went beyond my human petitions. This prayer contains the weight of eternity. I’ve added my own words in italics. Care to pray with me? Oh Lord, Your statutes are WONDERFUL;therefore I obey them.the unfolding of your words givesLIGHT;it gives understanding to the simple. …

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