How we prepare for time with Jesus can affect the quality of that time. It's important to be organized ahead of our quiet time, otherwise we will more easily be distracted. I know that implementing the tips below has helped me immensely with how easily I can be distracted. Our pre-Bible study preparation matters, both … Continue reading The Organized Quiet Time: Preparing Ahead for Bible Study
Category: Life with God
Out of Bed and Into His Presence: Seeking God Early
There is a preciousness to be discovered in rising early to be with the Lord. I know it’s not for everyone, but personally I've found this to be the best time to spend with Jesus. Before anything else holds me back, I have to awaken my day by spending time with the One who never … Continue reading Out of Bed and Into His Presence: Seeking God Early
Called to Live in Friendship with Christ
We are called to live in friendship with Christ. We were made for a close relationship with God through Jesus Christ. How can we walk this out day after day? Distractions abound, temptations assail us, the world around makes it hard. Nonetheless, we are not alone: God has given us His Spirit as our Helper. … Continue reading Called to Live in Friendship with Christ
God’s Presence: What Is It Really?
The Lord wants companions and friends, not simply distant acquaintances who just want to feel the good vibes in the room because He is there. Jesus wants to be our Best Friend and Highest Priority, just as we are His. He wants to be with us, and He wants us to be with Him.
Are You Afraid of God’s Judgment? How God Shows Us Mercy and Love
Last Updated: June 15, 2020 Are you afraid of God’s judgment or punishment? You do not have to be scared of God's wrath. He desires to show you His love and mercy, not His wrath. Many believers and unbelievers alike fear that God is an angry entity waiting to strike them down at the first … Continue reading Are You Afraid of God’s Judgment? How God Shows Us Mercy and Love
Our Last Breath: Destiny and Love
What will happen to you when you take your last breath? Have you ever wondered? This question must be asked of yourself and you must know whether you can live with the true answer. Will you wish you'd done things differently, everything in your life and destiny? Will you find out who God made you … Continue reading Our Last Breath: Destiny and Love
Connecting with Jesus: Simple Devotion
Relationship with God is so simple compared to what we often make it. Often we make it more complicated than the Lord meant things to be. "But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." (2 … Continue reading Connecting with Jesus: Simple Devotion