The Ultimate Killer

“Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them.” (Luke 22:3 NLT) Judas’ problem, as ours, isn’t that he didn’t love Jesus, he just loved himself more. TheContinue reading “The Ultimate Killer”

How Much Do You Love Jesus?

“After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?’” (John 21:15 NLT) A few days ago, I mentioned a scenario where a beautiful young woman interviewed several young men, finally asking the last among her options: “Would you still marry me if you knew you would neverContinue reading “How Much Do You Love Jesus?”

Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT) As you may be aware, this is the verse that follows the verse with whichContinue reading “Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)”

Who Is a Believer in Christ?

“As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow Me and be My disciple.’ Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed Him.” (Matthew 9:9 NLT) People often wonder what it meant or what it might look like today for someone to respond likeContinue reading “Who Is a Believer in Christ?”

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!”