“So the commander went over and asked Paul, ‘Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?’ ‘Yes, I certainly am,’ Paul replied. ‘I am, too,’ the commander muttered, ‘and it cost me plenty!’ Paul answered, ‘But I am a citizen by birth!’” (Acts 22:27-28 NLT) Citizenship is a key ingredient in the issue of freedom. SomeContinue reading “Freedom and Duty”
Monthly Archives: September 2026
Is Redemptive AI Possible?
By: John Stonestreet *This informative and helpful article, which comes from the Colson Center, as always, is encouraging and gives us tools to deal with how to manage our understanding and use of AI. Blessings, Ed 😊 A longtime friend, who has had great success incorporating artificial intelligence into an already successful business, likened theContinue reading “Is Redemptive AI Possible?”
All We Need!
“You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,’ has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seenContinue reading “All We Need!”
Loving God with Our Mind
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of thisContinue reading “Loving God with Our Mind”
Measuring Faithfulness
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with otherContinue reading “Measuring Faithfulness”
The Missing Person
By: Ron Hutchcraft *This very personal and challenging message from Ron Hutchcraft was just too good not to share. The Lord has clearly anointed Ron’s ministry and it’s clear he’s listening. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 If you want to have a philosophical discussion about the subject of grandchildren, sorry – I’m busy. But if youContinue reading “The Missing Person”
The Ugliest Thing in the World
“So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as He stepped from the boat, and He had compassion onContinue reading “The Ugliest Thing in the World”
Accomplishing the Impossible!
“So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throwsContinue reading “Accomplishing the Impossible!”
Praise and Thanksgiving
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) While these are helpful words, are these the verses we’d likely turn to when seeking to comfort someone at a time of great loss? Likely not, but IContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving”
Gospel Without Detours
*Please allow this timely message from Ron Hutchcraft to challenge you as it challenged me. Keeping our focus on Jesus is critical at all times, but especially when sharing Him with others. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our friends Marv and Annie were with us at a convention in Chicago. They’re from Denver; I was in myContinue reading “Gospel Without Detours”
