“Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about waysContinue reading “How God Works”
Monthly Archives: April 2025
We Can’t Help Ourselves
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves His children, too. We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey His commandments.” (1 John 5:1-2 NLT) When we believe, in the sense that John uses that word in theContinue reading “We Can’t Help Ourselves”
Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)
“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ weContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits (Part 3)”
Unhealthy Habits (Part 2)
“You have died with Christ, and He has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as, ‘Don’t handle! Don’t taste! Don’t touch!’? Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. These rules mayContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits (Part 2)”
Unhealthy Habits
“A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.” (Proverbs 22:15 NLT) Habits form our lives and, far too often, interrupt or even block our progress as children of God. Why is that? One reason is we’re too quick to believe we can’t change negative or harmful habits. WeContinue reading “Unhealthy Habits”
You Are Designed By God
*As I do on the 15th of each month, I’m sharing another beautiful and powerful devotion from Sylvia Gunter. Please allow Syvia’s words to challenge you as the Holy Spirit forms you into your Savior’s image. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Spirit, listen to God’s Word in Ephesians 2:10. “We are God’s workmanship, created in ChristContinue reading “You Are Designed By God”
Bitterness and Worry
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT) When bitterness is coupled with rage, as in the above verse, it means “extreme wickedness”Continue reading “Bitterness and Worry”
After Testing Comes Blessing
“Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” (Matthew 4:11 NLT) Tests are gifts of God to strengthen our faith and to prepare us for our next assignment. We sometimes wrongly assume a test is a punishment or reprimand for something we’ve done wrong, but that’s not what the BibleContinue reading “After Testing Comes Blessing”
Hungry Heart?
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT) Have you ever been hungry? No, I’mContinue reading “Hungry Heart?”
Living As Children of Light
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of lightContinue reading “Living As Children of Light”
Walking With Jesus 