“So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as He stepped from the boat, and He had compassion onContinue reading “The Ugliest Thing in the World”
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Accomplishing the Impossible!
“So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throwsContinue reading “Accomplishing the Impossible!”
Praise and Thanksgiving
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) While these are helpful words, are these the verses we’d likely turn to when seeking to comfort someone at a time of great loss? Likely not, but IContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving”
Gospel Without Detours
*Please allow this timely message from Ron Hutchcraft to challenge you as it challenged me. Keeping our focus on Jesus is critical at all times, but especially when sharing Him with others. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our friends Marv and Annie were with us at a convention in Chicago. They’re from Denver; I was in myContinue reading “Gospel Without Detours”
What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As theContinue reading “What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?”
The Path of Sin
“Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36 NLT) The above words to Jesus’ Jewish listeners wereContinue reading “The Path of Sin”
Leaving the Life-Saving Station
By: Ron Hutchcraft *I found Ron’s interesting perspective on a very vital topic inspiring and convicting and believe it’s well worth reading. Blessings, Ed 😊 There’s a stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina that’s known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because hundreds of ships have been lost there over the centuries. SoContinue reading “Leaving the Life-Saving Station”
Disciples and Church
“Jesus came and told His disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. AndContinue reading “Disciples and Church”
What Are You Preaching?
“Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:12-14 NLT) AsContinue reading “What Are You Preaching?”
Finally Clean
By: Ron Hutchcraft *There can be little doubt how much I love and respect Ron Hutchcraft, but he continues to bless and help me through his timely articles. I just had to share this one with you. Blessings, Ed 😊 My wife and I had been on the road for quite a while, and companyContinue reading “Finally Clean”
Walking With Jesus 