“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.” (Matthew 4:23 NKJV) “Gospel” simply means “glad tidings” or “good news,” but came quickly to be used in reference to the preaching and teaching ofContinue reading “The “gospel” of Satan”
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms
*This devotional by Pastor Rick Warren really spoke to me and I pray will touch your heart as well. I pray you have people in your family and in your life who will be your “raincoat” in times of storm. Blessings Ed 😊 “Two are better off than one. . . If one of themContinue reading “Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms”
Wisdom and Revelation
“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdomContinue reading “Wisdom and Revelation”
Be Refreshed
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31). “For with you is the fountain of life” (Psalm 36:9). *As I do each 15th of the month, I’m featuring another helpful devotion fromContinue reading “Be Refreshed”
Good Friends
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NLT) Having had many good, close friends over the years, it’s never occurred to me to ask any of them to lay down their life for me, but in retrospect, I now know that some of them did. NotContinue reading “Good Friends”
The Future of the Church
“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. When Jesus saw what was happening, He was angry with His disciples. He said to them, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of GodContinue reading “The Future of the Church”
How Do You Read the Bible?
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one toContinue reading “How Do You Read the Bible?”
How to Be Fully Alive
“Each of us will give a personal account to God.” (Romans 14:12 NLT) *Please read this important article by Rick Warren, but then pass it on to others in your spheres of influence who will profit from its insights. Let it help you in your prayers and witness for the Lord. Blessings, Ed 😊 AtContinue reading “How to Be Fully Alive”
The Way to Heaven
“Jesus told them, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6 NLT) In response to the disciples’ inquiry as to the “way” to where Jesus was going, He quickly responded that He WAS the way. And just to be clear, Jesus wasContinue reading “The Way to Heaven”
Giving
“He looked at them and said, ‘Go show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, ‘Praise God!’ He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him for what He had done. ThisContinue reading “Giving”