“If you present a gift as a burnt offering to the Lord, whether it is to fulfill a vow or is voluntary offering, you will be accepted only if your offering is a male animal with no defects. It may be a bull, a ram, or a male goat. Do not present an animal withContinue reading “Vows”
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Presuming or Resting?
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading “Presuming or Resting?”
How to Grow God’s Family
“Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.” (Psalm 40:3 NLT) *Here’s another very practical application of the topic we’ve been exploring the last week or so by Pastor Rick Warren. It was just too good not to share. Blessings, Ed 😊 Because of Jesus,Continue reading “How to Grow God’s Family”
Priorities
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) As vitally important as it is to share the Lord Jesus with those who are lost in our spheres of influence, it will never be effective unless and until we get these twoContinue reading “Priorities”
Make Dating for Marriage Great Again
By: John Stonestreet and Hayley Wilson *The 1st of February often turns our thoughts to love and marriage, so, I thought it appropriate to share this vital message from the Colson Center. I pray it’s helpful. Blessings, Ed 😊 Albert Einstein famously defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expectingContinue reading “Make Dating for Marriage Great Again”
A Heart Like His
*In light of the last few days topics I thought this message from Ron Hutchcraft would be the perfect way to summarize what I’ve been trying to share. Please listen to the Spirit as your read. Blessings, Ed 😊 Some dear friends of ours lost their 19-year-old son. Because of the way it happened, hisContinue reading “A Heart Like His”
Sharing the Gospel
“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,Continue reading “Sharing the Gospel”
Some Nuts and Bolts!
“After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:21-22 NLT) The last coupleContinue reading “Some Nuts and Bolts!”
What if? (Part 2)
“As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting Me?’ ‘Who are you, Lord?’ Saul asked. And the voice replied, ‘I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! NowContinue reading “What if? (Part 2)”
What If?
“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” (Matthew 13:43 NLT) Who are the “righteous”? Are they not those who have heard the message of the Gospel of Jesus and responded by faith? But what if no one had told them? WhatContinue reading “What If?”
Walking With Jesus 