By: Janel Breitensten *Janel, as I may have mentioned before, is among my favorite Family Life writers. She has a way of sneaking up on us with points that hit home hard sometimes. Please read carefully, because her words apply to a much broader audience than just our spouse. Blessings, Ed Anyone else feel likeContinue reading “How Good Are You at Listening to Your Spouse? (Part 1)”
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God and Neighbor
“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. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “God and Neighbor”
Embryos Aren’t Property
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *Am I wrong to assume most believers know or even care about the fate of most embryos? This helpful article gives us a much-needed perspective. Please read carefully and pass it on. Blessings, Ed 😊 In a recent exchange on X, Hannah Strege, “the world’s very first snowflake baby” was told by @RoryLS, “There’s no suchContinue reading “Embryos Aren’t Property”
Is Worship Feeding You?
“Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” (Psalm 29:2 NLT) The sole purpose of worship is to give the Lord glory, honor and praise. The resultant “feelings” derived from our surrendered heart are personal, private and irrespective of the setting in which we findContinue reading “Is Worship Feeding You?”
Choosing to Believe
“It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt,Continue reading “Choosing to Believe”
The Only Hope For a Dying Heart
By: Ron Hutchcraft *Ron Hutchcraft continues to inform and challenge us with this helpful article. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 David Letterman was one of the kings of late-night television for years. His offbeat sense of humor gave him a prime spot in America’s entertainment constellation for a long time. But one day, suddenly everybody stoppedContinue reading “The Only Hope For a Dying Heart”
Destiny or History?
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. ‘Once you had no identity as a people; nowContinue reading “Destiny or History?”
Our Walk IS Our Message!
“As you go, proclaim, ‘The Kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:7-8 CSB) What the Lord gives us we should freely give away, whether a message or money, but what He has NOT given us, weContinue reading “Our Walk IS Our Message!”
Darkness
“I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night – but even in darkness I cannot hide from You. To You the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to You.” (Psalm 139:11-12 NLT) Darkness manifests itself many times and in many ways.Continue reading “Darkness”
Do You Want to Be Used?
“In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean,Continue reading “Do You Want to Be Used?”
