“But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And He rescued me from certain death. Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into His heavenly Kingdom. AllContinue reading “When the Lord is Finished with Us”
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Mamdani’s Fantasy of “Warm Collectivism”
By: John Stonestreet and Timothy D. Padgett *Dear friends, for many reasons I’m choosing, at least in the immediate future, to intersperse more articles by other authors I have grown to love and appreciate. I’m continuing to write as the Lord gives me energy and inspiration but can’t keep up like I once could. ThankContinue reading “Mamdani’s Fantasy of “Warm Collectivism””
When God Is Pleased
“So Jesus said, ‘When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will understand that I Am He. I do nothing on My own but say only what the Father taught Me. And the one who sent Me is with Me – He has not deserted Me. For I alwaysContinue reading “When God Is Pleased”
Power
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What comes first to mind when you think of power? Being a lover of Mustangs, I think of a strong, powerfulContinue reading “Power”
Dry Bones Praying
*As I do the 15th of each month, I’m featuring a devotional message by Sylvia Gunter. May her words encourage, inspire, and motivate you as they have me. Blessings, Ed 😊 You may be standing in a desperate situation in the battle of a lifetime. You may feel that you are in the darkest stormContinue reading “Dry Bones Praying”
The Open Way
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) Following a path, especially at night, even with a light can be difficult. Yet it seems as we grow in the Lord, we have this mistaken idea that our way as a believer should be paved andContinue reading “The Open Way”
Have You Stepped In?
“They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.” (2 Corinthians 8:5 NLT) Recently Dr. David Jeremiah, in one of his Turning Point devotionals, wrote: “One day when twelve-year-old David Grant went with his fatherContinue reading “Have You Stepped In?”
Punching Holes in the Darkness
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deedsContinue reading “Punching Holes in the Darkness”
When Character Is Formed
“Then He sent someone to Egypt ahead of them – Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” (Psalm 105:17-19 NLT) According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary character is definedContinue reading “When Character Is Formed”
The Value of Pain
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4 NLT) Why do you think God allows things on earth that will not be allowed in Heaven? Sin certainly will be exempted from heaven and it’sContinue reading “The Value of Pain”
Walking With Jesus 