For anyone seeking Jesus
Whether you have questions, doubts, or just a quiet pull toward Jesus, this is a place to find encouragement and simple next steps. No pressure, no pretending.
Start here
You don't need to have it all figured out. Jesus invited people to come as they are, and seeking him is a good place to start.
Open the Gospel of John or Mark and read about who Jesus is, what he taught, and how he treated people. Take it a few paragraphs at a time.
Prayer can be as plain as honest words. Tell God what you are wondering, what you are afraid of, and what you hope is true.
Bring your questions to a trusted Christian friend, a pastor, or a local church. Good questions are welcome.
Words to hold onto
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
“And ye shall seek me, and ye shall find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain).
The heart of the message
The Bible teaches that Jesus gave his life once, for everyone, so that we could be forgiven and brought close to God. Nothing needs to be added to it, and nothing you have done is too much for it.
“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.” — Hebrews 10:14
Free resources
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A clear, personal account of who Jesus is. A great first book to read.
Read on Bible Gateway →The shortest Gospel, fast-moving and easy to read in one or two sittings.
Read on Bible Gateway →A short, comforting prayer for hard days: “The Lord is my shepherd.”
Read on Bible Gateway →Carry the Bible on your phone, with reading plans for people just starting out.
Visit the Bible App →Recommended reading
Two books by Mark Sanders, followed by two classics of the Christian faith that are free to read online.
Mark Sanders, 2018
With Jesus as our guide we are changed into a new creature; our conscience cleared, our spirit renewed and uplifted and every part of us sanctified for useful service.
Get this book on Amazon →Mark Sanders, 2026
This book was written as an encouragement to press on with Jesus by following along the only and narrow path that leads into the life ahead. To hear about, trust and belief in Jesus is only at the very start of this journey. As you spiritually understand more about Jesus and why he was sent into the world you will discover much more about God.
Find this book on Amazon →John Bunyan, 1678
A story of a man who carries a heavy burden and goes looking for freedom from it. Easy to follow and hard to forget.
Read free on Project Gutenberg →“So I saw in my dream that just as Christian came up with the cross, his burden loosed from off his shoulders, and fell from off his back; and began to tumble, and so continued to do, till it came to the mouth of the sepulchre, where it fell in, and I saw it no more.”
From The Pilgrim’s Progress, Part 1
Augustine of Hippo, about AD 400
One man’s honest, prayerful account of searching for meaning and finding it in God. A good companion if you are still asking questions.
Find it free on Project Gutenberg →“Thou hast made us for Thyself, and our heart is restless, until it repose in Thee.”
From The Confessions, Book 1 (Pusey translation)
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