From the Backseat to the Battlefield

By Ron Hutchcraft *Please allow these challenging words by Ron Hutchcraft to move you into action for the Lord’s honor and fame. Blessings, Ed 😊 Ever since I was little I’ve been fascinated by the American Revolution, and I always wanted to see Concord Bridge, where it sort of all began. You know, the shotContinue reading “From the Backseat to the Battlefield”

Why Our Hearts Grow Cold

“Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:12-13 BSB) When someone we know well and respect as a person of God falls or fails, it’s discouraging. It seems Biblical standards are so ignored or disregarded in theContinue reading “Why Our Hearts Grow Cold”

The Brighter Way

“The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4:18 NLT) Whenever my family and I have moved to a new area we’ve always tried to find a place to live that was East of our work so we would beContinue reading “The Brighter Way”

Abiding In The God Who Rejoices Over You

*As I do the 15th of each month, I’m giving you the opportunity to benefit from the beautiful ministry of Sylvia Gunter. Please read as if you were listening to the voice of God to your ear. Blessings, Ed 😊 Listen to the Word of God for you in Song of Solomon 7:6. “How beautifulContinue reading “Abiding In The God Who Rejoices Over You”

Dehydrated People

“Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10 NLT) It’s estimated the average person can survive about 3-4 days without water, but no one can survive in eternity for one second withoutContinue reading “Dehydrated People”

Think Again!

“The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.” (Matthew 13:19 NLT) In Mark’s Gospel chapter, 4 after Jesus shares His powerful parable of the 4 types ofContinue reading “Think Again!”

Glory

“Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad – for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to allContinue reading “Glory”

Understanding the Soul of a Conflict Requires Having One

By John Stonestreet and Abdu Murray *This timely message from the Colson Center is just too helpful not to share. Please read it carefully and prayerfully. Blessings, Ed 😊 Today on Breakpoint, apologist Abdu Murray, author of the new book Fake ID, describes how the war in Iran has exposed two blind spots—one diplomatic, oneContinue reading “Understanding the Soul of a Conflict Requires Having One”

Is Church Attendance Really Necessary?

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now thatContinue reading “Is Church Attendance Really Necessary?”

What Are You Waiting For?

“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT) Waiting, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad. I may have to stop for a traffic light, but my sense is there’s no inherentContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”