Category Archives: Pleasing God

What do you give to the God Who has everything?

Posted on November 26, 2018 by theheartseeker

November 26 “…this is what The LORD requires of you…” (from Micah 6:8) We have just passed Thanksgiving… and that means that our thoughts are now turning towards Christmas (although many stores have been trying to “turn our thoughts” since … Continue reading →

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…Out to Sow…

Posted on September 10, 2018 by theheartseeker

September 10 “A sower went out to sow…” (Matthew 13:4) I want to thank all of you who contacted me, taking the time to let me know what a blessing these blog posts have been to you. You can never … Continue reading →

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Psalm Eighteen: 20-26

Posted on July 8, 2018 by theheartseeker

July 8 In this portion of the Psalm, David brings up a principle we need to consider. At first glance, we might conclude that God does wonderful things in David’s life because David does his best to honor God. In … Continue reading →

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The Testing of Your Faith

Posted on April 9, 2018 by theheartseeker

April 9 “You know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:3-4) Since we know that God is pleased by our … Continue reading →

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Grace vs. the Law

Posted on October 12, 2017 by theheartseeker

October 12 We are saved by grace, through faith… We are saved ONLY by grace, through faith. This is an important distinction because many Christians are trying to live by grace plus… grace + our goodness… grace + our efforts… … Continue reading →

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Bonded with Christ; Part 3

Posted on October 2, 2017 by theheartseeker

October 2 “I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” (Jesus – John 15:5) With these words, … Continue reading →

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The Real Issue in Belief

Posted on September 28, 2017 by theheartseeker

September 28 “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:3; Galatians 3:6; James 2:23) One of the foundations of Christian faith is that we need to believe God. Believing God is not about learning and … Continue reading →

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Try, Try, and Try Again…

Posted on September 4, 2017 by theheartseeker

September 4 One of the most famous lines from the Star Wars series comes from the character of Yoda. You remember the scene… Yoda, the Jedi Master, is trying to teach young Luke Skywalker the ways of “the force.” At … Continue reading →

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A Debt Too Big

Posted on August 25, 2017 by theheartseeker

August 25 “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) Yesterday, we talked about the importance of “forgiving our debtors.” Inevitably, there are those who read/hear these words on forgiveness and are plunged into the … Continue reading →

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A God of Faith

Posted on August 1, 2017 by theheartseeker

August 1 “Have the faith of God!” (Jesus, literal translation from Mark 11:22) A few days ago, we talked about faith in God… I wanted to return to this phrase, because it is so packed with promise and possibility. We … Continue reading →

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