Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your FatherContinue reading “Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior”

The Tuning Fork for Your Soul

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom He gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him toContinue reading “The Tuning Fork for Your Soul”

Doubt

“’Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ JesusContinue reading “Doubt”

The Christian Life

“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” (Romans 6:5-6 NLT) There seems to beContinue reading “The Christian Life”

Being Formed to Lead: How Christian Virtue Shapes Societies

*Recently I was introduced to The Identity Project through The Colson Center. It’s an amazing resource for finding answers to many current questions regarding how our worldview as a believer is being challenged. You can view this article in its original form by clicking here. Blessings, Ed 😊 In every generation, Christians have changed theContinue reading “Being Formed to Lead: How Christian Virtue Shapes Societies”

The Goal of Prayer

“As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, ‘Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials – one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ But even as he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them, andContinue reading “The Goal of Prayer”

Why Do We Work?

“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for His return.” (Mark 13 :34 NLT) The workContinue reading “Why Do We Work?”

Times of Darkness

“O Lord, why do You reject me? Why do you turn Your face from me?” (Psalm 88:14 NLT) The above quote is a verse from a song written by Heman the Ezrahite thousands of years ago, yet, it captures the heart’s cry of millions in our world today, many who sincerely and genuinely know JesusContinue reading “Times of Darkness”

Who’s on Display?

“For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” (Romans 1:20 NLT) More than any of God’s creation, man(kind) should give the clearestContinue reading “Who’s on Display?”

Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You

1 Samuel 1:27 *Today’s devotional by Sylvia Gunter is very near to my heart and a subject about which I care deeply. Let her powerful words guide you as you pray for the children in your life. Blessings, Ed As the school year draws to a close, we trust that whether our children are graduatingContinue reading “Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You”