God searches for hearts
God is searching for hearts. “Not hearts of paper and lace,” he says. “I’m seeking human hearts that are open, tender, alive.” A parable.
God is searching for hearts. “Not hearts of paper and lace,” he says. “I’m seeking human hearts that are open, tender, alive.” A parable.
In the prayer that starts, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,” Jesus taught: Pray for people. But first, pray for God. Here's how.
How a once-in-a-lifetime trip and a remarkable song opened my heart to people and to “the Savior of the world, the Lord who loves us all.”
See how Passover meets God’s people at the intersection of pain and gain, and urges, “Pass over with God!” Celebrate Christ our Passover.
Where sin abounded, nothing could overcome it? Hope was lost? No! And no! Grace abounded much more! So how does that look? How can it happen here?
Esther’s story paints a picture of two types of reigning. One type turns on spectacle. The other flows from grace. “Which is real royalty?” Esther’s life asks.
Always, God answers the heartcry, “Teach me your ways, so I may know you!” Sometimes, he uses the “God who …” phrases in his Word as he guides us to himself.
Once my heart was undivided, God gave me grace to overcome. Each new year, may we walk in the two blessings that characterized Esther’s and Elijah’s lives!
How “many-splendored” rest can be! Especially the rest the Good Shepherd gives. As our lives sing yes to his rest, he lifts our spirit, lightens our load.
At Mount Tabor, God told Deborah and Barak, “This is the day I will give you victory over your oppressors.” The same Lord gives us strength to overcome, too!