“Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading “The Farmer’s Whistle”
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Weary of Waiting?
“For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering.” (RomansContinue reading “Weary of Waiting?”
Raising Kids in a Secular Age
*This vital message by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center is too timely and good not to share. Please read it carefully and prayerfully, especially if you’re a parent or grandparent. Blessings, Ed 😊 Talking with kids about controversial topics has always been a challenge for parents, but today, the stakes are especially high. WithContinue reading “Raising Kids in a Secular Age”
Are You a Grace Graduate?
“The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33 NLT) What is the greatest evidence in your life of the presence of God’s grace? For me it’s the fact of my salvation in Christ alone by faith alone. Paul reminds us in EphesiansContinue reading “Are You a Grace Graduate?”
Faith and Repentance
“So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.” (Hebrews 6:1 NLT) While faith and repentance areContinue reading “Faith and Repentance”
Why We Work
“But Jesus replied, ‘My Father is always working, and so am I.’” (John 5:17 NLT) Work is a gift and a privilege, not only giving us a means of making a living, but an avenue of witness for our Savior we too often ignore or underplay. Work existed in the Garden before sin entered theContinue reading “Why We Work”
Loving Truth
“Make them holy by Your truth; teach them Your word, which is truth. Just as You sent Me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give Myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by Your truth.” (John 17:17-19 NLT) Truth isn’t as obscure asContinue reading “Loving Truth”
When We Lie to Ourselves
“I weep with sorrow, encourage me by Your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing Your instructions.” (Psalm 119:28-29 NLT) About what do you tend to lie to yourself the most? Do words like: “Just this once.” Or “This will be the last time, Lord, I promise!” sound familiar?Continue reading “When We Lie to Ourselves”
Doubt
“Then He said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and look at My hands. Put your hand into the wound in My side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!’” (John 20:27 NLT) To doubt is to be faithless in the area in which we have doubt and the antidote to doubt is to believe. ForContinue reading “Doubt”
Can God Trust Me?
“One day Jesus called together His twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. Then He sent them out…” (Luke 9:1-2a NLT) Jesus doesn’t give us anything except He intends it to be used to extend His Kingdom and glorify His Father’s Holy Name! CanContinue reading “Can God Trust Me?”
Walking With Jesus 