The Currency of Heaven

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’Continue reading “The Currency of Heaven”

What Is Self?

“I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true.” (John 5:30-31 NKJV) What is “self?” Can “self” be the essenceContinue reading “What Is Self?”

The Meaning of Ministry

“And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by theContinue reading “The Meaning of Ministry”

The Romans 7 “Christian” (Part 2)

“Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey Him. Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this lightContinue reading “The Romans 7 “Christian” (Part 2)”

The Romans 7 “Christian”

“And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’tContinue reading “The Romans 7 “Christian””

Let Your Friends Carry You through Hard Times

*These powerful words from Pastor Rick Warren are a follow up to Ron Hutchcraft’s article yesterday. We may not always realize how powerfully the enemy uses heartache to pull us away from the Lord and how helpful meaningful, loving friendships can be. Let these words bless you. Blessings, Ed 😊 “By helping each other withContinue reading “Let Your Friends Carry You through Hard Times”

A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope

*Please read these words of Ron Hutchcraft carefully and with your eye of faith. Let them speak hope and life into your weary soul. Blessings, Ed 😊 I’d done my whole adult life with my Karen, the only woman I ever needed. Suddenly, I had to figure out how to do the rest of myContinue reading “A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope”

Feeling Entitled?

“Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink? If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacleContinue reading “Feeling Entitled?”

The Significance and Incredible Legacy of Nicaea

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine *Please read this informative and timely message from The Colson Center. It helps us clarify why right Theology is so vital in our understanding, not only of the times in which we live, but how to order our lives around a right understanding of and focus on God’sContinue reading “The Significance and Incredible Legacy of Nicaea”

Where Faith Begins

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.”           (Hebrews 11:1-2 NLT) How do you define faith? Think about that for a few minutes. To me faith is ______________! WhatContinue reading “Where Faith Begins”