How to Look Like Jesus

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) It’s much easier to love someone who loves us, who’s kind,Continue reading “How to Look Like Jesus”

How We Know Truth

“Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, ‘You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” (John 8:31-32 NLT) What is true and what is truth can be two separate things. Something can be true, but notContinue reading “How We Know Truth”

Unashamed

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As theContinue reading “Unashamed”

Reflecting What We Claim to Believe

“But Moses protested again, ‘What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, “The Lord never appeared to you”?’ Then the Lord asked him, ‘What is that in your hand?’” (Exodus 4:1-2 NLT) What do you believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith? Whatever it is, it’s written all overContinue reading “Reflecting What We Claim to Believe”

A War Time Walkie Talkie

“Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. TheContinue reading “A War Time Walkie Talkie”

Weak or Strong?

“Then He returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, ‘Couldn’t you watch with Me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!’” (Matthew 26:40-41 NLT) The word “weak” is used only twoContinue reading “Weak or Strong?”

Where You Headed?

“And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.” (Luke 15:13 NKJV) Do you know where your life is headed? Do you understand your life’s journey has a destination? You may not have bought a ticket and packed a bagContinue reading “Where You Headed?”

God’s Covenant With You

“Thus says God the LORD, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it, Who gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to those who walk on it: ‘I, the Lord, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I willContinue reading “God’s Covenant With You”

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

*As horrific as the death of young Charlie Kirk is; to ignore it and believe it has no bearing on us is even more tragic. Please read John Stonestreet‘s words carefully and prayerfully. Blessings, Ed Unsurprisingly, on September 11, 2001, I wept. I also wept, unexpectedly, on September 11, 2011. Perhaps it was delayed grief,Continue reading “The Assassination of Charlie Kirk”

Forsaking Habitual Sin

“When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. 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. AndContinue reading “Forsaking Habitual Sin”