By: John Stonestreet *Realizing I’m using the Colson Center a lot lately, please understand two things: (1) the vital nature of this article and (2) the privilege we have to respond in support of this man of God and his family, but also (3) to become better informed as we pray for him and ourContinue reading “Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea”
Monthly Archives: February 2026
When Life Caves In
“I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to Me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives wayContinue reading “When Life Caves In”
30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 3 of 3)
By Trent Griffith *If you missed parts 1 or 2, please go back and read them before going further. Blessings, Ed 😊 18. Where local church participation is a priority. “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit ofContinue reading “30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 3 of 3)”
30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 2 of 3)
By Trent Griffith *If you missed part 1, please go back and read it before going further. Blessings, Ed 😊 6. Where covenant love builds intimate and durable marriages. “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous” (Hebrews 13:4).Continue reading “30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 2 of 3)”
30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 1 of 3)
By Trent Griffith *This 3-part series from Family Life is literally packed with Scripture-driven help for marriages and families. Please avail yourself of this wealth of information and share it widely. Blessings, Ed 😃 A godly home is like an embassy of heaven. Whoever steps into a godly home should sense the influence of Christ.Continue reading “30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 1 of 3)”
Victorious Living
“Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?’” (1 Corinthians 15:54-55 NLT) While our ultimate victory in Christ won’t be achieved until we pass from thisContinue reading “Victorious Living”
The 12 Holocausts of 2025
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Thaddeus Williams *This article spoke to me, breaking my heart, but also challenging me to see things differently and think more clearly about how I must respond. Please read with an open heart. Blessings, Ed The leading cause of death in 2025 was not heart disease, or cancer. In fact,Continue reading “The 12 Holocausts of 2025”
Why Are We Saved?
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) Foremost we are saved for intimacy with our Savior. What does thatContinue reading “Why Are We Saved?”
The Foolish Bridesmaids
“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.” (MatthewContinue reading “The Foolish Bridesmaids”
“You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear
By: John Stonestreet *While Lent officially began yesterday, I believe this article will still be a helpful guide in giving us a better understand of what it is and why it’s important. But beyond that it guides us in navigating our lives as men and women of hope in a world that desperately needs hope.Continue reading ““You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear”
Walking With Jesus 