view of God

Our wrong view of God is the biggest thing that keeps us from prayer. These posts expose negative thinking and lead you to our loving Father.

What Does Jesus Want For His Birthday?

What is something practical we can give Jesus this Christmas? I believe one thing Jesus loves about Christmas is how so many more people start singing.

God Invites Us to Draw Near

We cannot out-pursue God. He loves us and wants to be in relationship with us. Therefore whenever we come near to Him, we are assured He will respond.

Ugh. I’m Through Striving. Speak God. I’m Listening.

Instead of just being with God, I’ve been trying to get Him to talk. My worries have created a filter to what I want from God. Maybe He just wants me?

Embrace the Mystery

I don’t believe God wants to explain everything to us. He wants to leave room for faith. Without faith it’s impossible…, so let’s embrace the mystery.

I Don’t Want to be Worshipped. I Want to Be Loved

At one point she says, I don’t want to be worshipped. I want to be loved. I was stopped because I felt God was saying the same thing. Could that be true?

Taste and See That the LORD is Good

God is not looking merely to be followed; He wants to be experienced. He wants us to feel what He feels. Let’s taste and see that the Lord is good.

God is Not Looking to Punish You

Are we honoring God saying the ramifications of our decisions are too great an obstacle for His cross? God is not looking to punish you; He wants to love.

5 Characteristics of Those Who Live in God's Presence

Who May Live in God’s Presence?

God wants us with Him, and in Psalm 15 He has left us with a short list of characteristics of those who get to live in God’s presence.

5 Ways to Find God

Too often we don’t notice when God has moved to something else or is no longer with us. If you feel alone from God, try these 5 ways to find God:

What I Learned From Hatching Chickens

In hatching chickens we learn that the process of getting out of the shell prepares the chicken for life. If you help too soon…

The Fear of God

How can you have the fear of God and love Him at the same time? You love Him so much that you strongly protect that love by not doing anything to hinder it.

First Tebow, Now Lin – What is God Up To?

Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin are similar in they came in mid-stream and provided a needed spark to their respective teams. They’re quick to give thanks to God.