Struggles

“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” (1 Timothy 4:10 NLT) A few points of clarification before we continue. First, Paul’s struggle wasn’t to gain hope or to meet the demands ofContinue reading “Struggles”

5 Truths to Transform Your Present and Your Future

By: Rick Warren *This helpful article by Rick Warren is a companion article to Ron Hutchcraft’s article in yesterday’s post. Please use them to aid and equip you to share the truth and urgency of the Gospel message with those who are perishing in your spheres of influence. Blessings, Ed 😊 “Things that are seenContinue reading “5 Truths to Transform Your Present and Your Future”

Ignoring, Postponing, and Dying

*Please let these powerful words of Ron Hutchcraft speak to and challenge you as they did me. Each of us has those in our spheres of influence who need this vital message. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our plane was racing down the runway, preparing to take off from Nashville. I was so exhausted, I was alreadyContinue reading “Ignoring, Postponing, and Dying”

Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6 (Part 2)

“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6 (Part 2)”

Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6

“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6”

How One Act Brought Suffering Into the World

By: Ray Comfort *Though I’ve often referred to Ray Comfort and Living Waters Ministry, this is the first time I’ve used an article Ray has written. I believe it will be helpful, so enjoy. Blessings, Ed 😊 There is a famous scene in a well-known movie that makes me scream every time I see it.Continue reading “How One Act Brought Suffering Into the World”

No Fear of Judgment

“For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him. There is no judgment against anyone whoContinue reading “No Fear of Judgment”

Learning Dependence on the Lord

“David sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my refuge,Continue reading “Learning Dependence on the Lord”

Simple Acts of Obedience

“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ ‘Here I am!’ Moses replied. ‘Do not come any closer,’ the Lord warned. ‘Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. I am the God of your father –Continue reading “Simple Acts of Obedience”

Salvation

“That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joeseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Sovereign Lord, now let Your servant die in peace, as You have promised. IContinue reading “Salvation”