“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Are You Prepared to Die?”
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Are You Trying to Atone for Your Own Sin?
“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” (Romans 5:10-11 KJV) FriendshipContinue reading “Are You Trying to Atone for Your Own Sin?”
Shaped or Shaken?
“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” (2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT) What do you believe “a life worthy of His call” should lookContinue reading “Shaped or Shaken?”
Our Natural Instinct
“Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.’” (Luke 19:9-10 NLT) Our natural instinct, our “knee jerk” response to losing something is to go into panic mode,Continue reading “Our Natural Instinct”
Sin’s Goal
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10 NLT) Sin is helpful to Satan for many reasons as it relates to human beings, but its ultimate goal is to rob us of eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Eternal lifeContinue reading “Sin’s Goal”
Are You Growing Bigger?
“But Moses told the people, ‘Don’t’ be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.’” (Exodus 14:13 NLT) In C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, Narnia is a magical land where the animalsContinue reading “Are You Growing Bigger?”
The “W” in Christmas
*Please allow this story by an unknown author to bless you as it blessed me. Ed Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate theContinue reading “The “W” in Christmas”
The Irony of Christmas
“And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped Him snugly in strips of cloth and laid Him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” (Luke 2:6-7 NLT) Have you ever been lost? The lastContinue reading “The Irony of Christmas”
With Deep Respect, 1st Corinthians 13 The Christmas Version
*Dear Readers, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson penned this for all of us… First Corinthians 13, Christmas Version If I play Christmas music in my house all season long but the lyrics never move my heart to worship, the beautiful sounds may as well be clanging cymbals. If I understand the significance of the Christmas story andContinue reading “With Deep Respect, 1st Corinthians 13 The Christmas Version”
I Dreamed I Went to Heaven
*This is a devotional my wife received at a Christmas party she attended. I’m unsure of the original author. Blessings, Ed 😊 I dreamed I went to heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first sectionContinue reading “I Dreamed I Went to Heaven”
Walking With Jesus 