By: Ron Hutchcraft “This helpful article by Ron Hutchcraft was just too good not to share. Blessings, Ed 😊 My wife and I were staying in this apartment at the Jersey shore for a weekend. We were going to save some money by cooking for ourselves. But, there was one small problem with the kitchen.Continue reading “Parents Afraid”
Monthly Archives: July 2026
How Free Is “Free” Will?
“The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. But the Lord God warned him, ‘You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden- except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.’”Continue reading “How Free Is “Free” Will?”
Destroying Our Love of Sin
“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?’ ‘No, Lord,’ she said. And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and sin no more.’” John 8:10-11 NLT) It’s interesting to me though the Lord didn’t say to the woman some version of: “Come,Continue reading “Destroying Our Love of Sin”
Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence
By: Debbie Wuthnow *While I’ve been familiar with Debbie Wuthnow’s vital ministry as President of iVoterGuide, I just came across this article by her and thought it fitting as Americans to read as we focus on our Independence Day celebration. Blessings, Ed 😊 On June 19, 1865, news of the Union victory finally reached GalvestonContinue reading “Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence”
When You Pray
“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 NLT) Our faith in Jesus, while very personal, should never be private. Prayer on the other hand, while it certainly can and should beContinue reading “When You Pray”
Victory or Defeat?
“’Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?’ Abishai son of Zeruiah demanded. ‘Let me go over and cut off his head!’ ‘No!’ the king said. ‘Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the Lord has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?’” (2 Samuel 16:9-10 NLT)Continue reading “Victory or Defeat?”
Lost But Looking Found
*This very frightening message from Ron Hutchcraft should raise our desire to allow the Spirit to search our hearts to verify what we say we believe is what we’re actually living. Blessings, Ed 😊 Occasionally I see this bumper sticker that says, “I brake for antique shops.” I’m not a bumper sticker guy, but IContinue reading “Lost But Looking Found”
Walking With Jesus 