“For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen Ones. See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.” (Matthew 24:24-25 NLT) Deception isn’t just for the last days. Satan has been deceiving people since the Garden of Eden.Continue reading “Are You Being Deceived?”
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Are Your Prayers Not Powerful Enough?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” (John 14:12 NLT) Today I want to raise more questions than I’ll answer. I believe on the one hand we tend to get frustratedContinue reading “Are Your Prayers Not Powerful Enough?”
Blessings Of The Fruit Of The Spirit
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) *Please read carefully and be attentive to the Holy Spirit as you read this devotional by Sylvia Gunter. This was just too good not to share. Blessings, Ed 😊 Used with permission. The fruit of the spirit isContinue reading “Blessings Of The Fruit Of The Spirit”
What Lies Beneath?
“You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? (Galatians 5:7 NLT) God has given me a heart for discipleship. It’s thrilling to watch God’s life grow in a new believer, especially when I know how much of a struggle it’s been for them to change direction inContinue reading “What Lies Beneath?”
When You’re Singing the Wrong Words
“Not everyone who calls out to Me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of My Father in heaven will enter.” (Matthew 7:21 NLT) When I was a boy, like so many at Christmas time, I sang the song: “Dashing through the snow in a one-horse openContinue reading “When You’re Singing the Wrong Words”
Why Stick With the Church?
“Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” (Romans 12:4-5 NLT) The Covid Virus was allowed to compound an already existing problem when the government chose to refer toContinue reading “Why Stick With the Church?”
When There Seems to Be No Way
“Then Moses raised his hand over the sea, and the Lord opened up a path through the water with a strong east wind. The wind blew all that night, turning the seabed into dry land.” (Exodus 14:21 NLT) There are difficult times in the lives of every Jesus follower, but God ALWAYS makes a way.Continue reading “When There Seems to Be No Way”
Heart or Head?
“You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say.” (Psalm 17:3 NLT) The real measure of a person’s life isn’t what’s found in their head, but what’s in their heart. I can say andContinue reading “Heart or Head?”
Does It Matter What We Believe?
“They (the apostles) told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires. These people are the ones who are creating divisions among you. They follow their natural instincts because they do not have God’s Spirit in them.” (Jude 1:17 NLT) Considering recent postsContinue reading “Does It Matter What We Believe?”
Who Are You Following?
“Some of you are saying, ‘I am a follower of Paul.’ Others are saying, ‘I follow Apollos,’ or ‘I follow Peter,’ or ‘I follow only Christ.’ Has Christ been divided into factions?” (I Corinthians 1:12-13 NLT) There were times I read the above passage and marveled that people could be so thoughtless. How could anyoneContinue reading “Who Are You Following?”
Walking With Jesus 