Why Are We Saved?

“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) Foremost we are saved for intimacy with our Savior. What does thatContinue reading “Why Are We Saved?”

The Foolish Bridesmaids

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.” (MatthewContinue reading “The Foolish Bridesmaids”

“You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear

By: John Stonestreet *While Lent officially began yesterday, I believe this article will still be a helpful guide in giving us a better understand of what it is and why it’s important. But beyond that it guides us in navigating our lives as men and women of hope in a world that desperately needs hope.Continue reading ““You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear”

The “gospel” of Satan

“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.” (Matthew 4:23 NKJV) “Gospel” simply means “glad tidings” or “good news,” but came quickly to be used in reference to the preaching and teaching ofContinue reading “The “gospel” of Satan”

Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms

*This devotional by Pastor Rick Warren really spoke to me and I pray will touch your heart as well. I pray you have people in your family and in your life who will be your “raincoat” in times of storm. Blessings Ed 😊 “Two are better off than one. . . If one of themContinue reading “Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms”

Wisdom and Revelation

“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdomContinue reading “Wisdom and Revelation”

Be Refreshed

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31). “For with you is the fountain of life” (Psalm 36:9). *As I do each 15th of the month, I’m featuring another helpful devotion fromContinue reading “Be Refreshed”

Good Friends

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NLT) Having had many good, close friends over the years, it’s never occurred to me to ask any of them to lay down their life for me, but in retrospect, I now know that some of them did. NotContinue reading “Good Friends”

The Future of the Church

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. When Jesus saw what was happening, He was angry with His disciples. He said to them, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of GodContinue reading “The Future of the Church”

How Do You Read the Bible?

“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one toContinue reading “How Do You Read the Bible?”