When you open your heart to Jesus, you begin to think about the elements that make up a life of intimacy, such as Bible study, prayer, and worship. So, you say, “Today I’ll pray for 30 minutes.” or “Tomorrow I’ll read three chapters in the Bible.” And although it’s good to set aside time for […]
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Answers to your FAQs
The one-year anniversary of the blog is coming up in a few weeks. In the last year I’ve been surprised by many things, including how people from so many different countries have found this blog! Since so few of you know me personally, I thought I’d take a break from the usual post format to […]
Little foxes kill intimacy
It’s funny how a small thing can become a big irritant. A splinter in the thumb, an eyelash in the eye, or a blister on the toe – all can disrupt your sense of peace and rest. So it is spiritually. It doesn’t take much for your intimate life with Christ to be upset or […]
The place where questions end
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I often suggest that you ask God questions to strengthen your relationship with Him. Like any patient earthly father, our heavenly Father delights in helping us understand the “whats” and “whys” of life. But there comes a time when we reach the outer edge […]
Almost seeking Him
Instead of spending time with the Holy Spirit the last few days, I’ve been reading historical accounts about other people who spent time with Him (trust me, this is a poor substitute). When I finally got quiet with the Holy Spirit, He asked, “If I was walking around the streets of Albuquerque, would you drop […]
Finding God’s gold
There’s a Dutch proverb that says, “The early morning hours have gold in their mouth.” If you’re searching for more of God – His wisdom, His peace, and His plan for your life (God’s treasures), then the early morning a good time to look. Jesus knew the power and sweetness of spending the early hours […]