*This challenging article by Ron Hutchcraft hits very close to home for all of us who bear the holy Name of Jesus. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read Ron’s convicting words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Years ago I heard a friend tell about a scene from his childhood that he neverContinue reading “The Danger of Being Religious”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Another Open Letter
“For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering.” (James 5:10-11a NLT) This morning in prayer as I do each morning, I lifted my brothers and sisters who are living, suffering, andContinue reading “Another Open Letter”
Ruined By Praise
“The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, ‘It’s the voice of a god, not of a man!’ Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.” (Acts 12:22-23 NLT) Everyone lovesContinue reading “Ruined By Praise”
To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)
“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we much be saved.” (Acts 4:11-12 NLT) Realizing those who believe in the MormonContinue reading “To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)”
Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up
By Ron Hutchcraft *Knowing that many of you who read these words each day have loved ones and friends for whom you are praying, some for many years, please be encouraged by Ron’s powerful words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Ten more minutes and my wife would have never been born. The story that changed everything isContinue reading “Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up”
Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake
…and other nonsense Jesus wouldn’t have done. By John Stonestreet *This article by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center is just too rich and full of helpful information not to share. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 On a Saturday morning in 2012, sitting on my porch reading an actual newspaper, I first learned of a Denver baker namedContinue reading “Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake”
When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) What does it mean to love anything or anyone? There are people I love very much, but how do you really measure love? Isn’t itContinue reading “When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love”
What Do You Think of Jesus?
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see – such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authoritiesContinue reading “What Do You Think of Jesus?”
When The World Feels Heavy
*Sylvia Gunter’s daughter, Elizabeth Gunter Powell’s Spirit-filled words again inspire, encourage, and uplift us today. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Knowing that this devotional reaches people in over 120 nations, I have struggled with what to share this week. With recent global events, the world feels scary. I am also aware of many who are dealingContinue reading “When The World Feels Heavy”
Going Not Knowing
*Please enjoy this powerful message from Ron Hutchcraft. Blessings, Ed 😊 Mystery rides were part of growing up at our house. Usually it was a Sunday afternoon, and I’d pile our three kids into our car for a ride. I think we explored every corner of our area. And as we did, we discovered overContinue reading “Going Not Knowing”
Walking With Jesus 