“If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement. Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.” (2 John 10-11 NLT) There are those in our churches and who attend our gatherings whoContinue reading “What Kind of Christian Are You?”
Monthly Archives: October 2023
The Habitat Rule
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, isContinue reading “The Habitat Rule”
When Grace Wins
“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14 NLT) There are several words with only a one letter difference, but none so graphic for a believer asContinue reading “When Grace Wins”
Why Are You Crying? (Part 2)
“Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at crying in the context of our sin and essentially asked the question: “Is our crying the result of being caught in our sin, or because our sin grieves the heart of God; areContinue reading “Why Are You Crying? (Part 2)”
Why Are You Crying?
“A funeral procession was coming out as He approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, His heart overflowed with compassion. ‘Don’t cry!’ He said. Then He walked over to the coffin andContinue reading “Why Are You Crying?”
Sweaty or Sweet?
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) What is the worst, foulest, most offensive odor you’ve ever smelled? ForContinue reading “Sweaty or Sweet?”
Scripture Prayers For Loved Ones
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” (Philippians 1:9 NLT) *May this powerful devotional by Sylvia Gunter guide us as we learn to pray more effectively for those we love the most. Blessings, Ed (used with permission) One of the bestContinue reading “Scripture Prayers For Loved Ones”
What Is Meditation?
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT) Would you like to prosper and succeed in all you do? What’s it worth to you? The wordContinue reading “What Is Meditation?”
When True Faith Begins
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) What disturbs you most about yourself? The prayer of the Psalmist above is a prayer I often pray, but why?Continue reading “When True Faith Begins”
The Story of Sage Blair
*This article by John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander is disturbing, and I wrestled with whether to share it, but this is a very real issue that many of us simply have our heads in the sand regarding. Please read carefully and prayerfully. These are the kinds of articles that appear regularly on Breakpoint and IContinue reading “The Story of Sage Blair”
Walking With Jesus 