The Essence of Temptation

”And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) *This devotional by Dr. Neil Anderson must be understood if we’re to ever be free of the cycle of defeat with which many of usContinue reading “The Essence of Temptation”

But I’m a Good Person!

“Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council, but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.” (LukeContinue reading “But I’m a Good Person!”

Harmless

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” (Philippians 2:14-15 NLT) Philippians 2:15 in the King James Version of the Bible says: “That ye may be blameless and harmless,Continue reading “Harmless”

A Portrait of Your Heavenly Father

*While Sylvia Gunter is featured on the 15th of each month, this Father’s Day message was just too good not to share. Regardless of what kind of earthly father you had, your heavenly Father is perfect and will love you with unwavering faithfulness, purity, and goodness. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Father’s Day can stir manyContinue reading “A Portrait of Your Heavenly Father”

Spielberg Wants to “Mess With” Your Faith

By:  John Stonestreet and Timothy D. Padgett *This Colson article is interesting and informative, but also helpful in showing us how we can more carefully view our Christian heritage, especially the power and authority of the Faith we believe and share. Blessings, Ed 😊 Award winning film director Steven Spielberg said recently that his new film will likely “mess with” a lot ofContinue reading “Spielberg Wants to “Mess With” Your Faith”

Offensive!

“The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, ‘Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them. Make the Lord of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the One you should fear. He is the OneContinue reading “Offensive!”

You Be You

*Please let these challenging words of Ron Hutchcraft bless and encourage you as they did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 My next door neighbor in our dorm in college always wanted to preach like Billy Graham. I mean he really wanted to preach like Billy Graham. He would record Billy Graham on his radio program, andContinue reading “You Be You”

Awe!

“Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. For when He spoke, the world began! It appeared at His command. (Psalm 33:8-9 NLT) When the Lord speaks, important things happen! When the Lord speaks, it just makes sense that we should listen! As impressive as Creation is, theContinue reading “Awe!”

An Infinite God

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” (Psalm 147:3-5 NLT) Most of us struggle to wrap our minds around the enormity of our God’s capacity to care, to understand, andContinue reading “An Infinite God”

Trust and Healing

*Please allow these powerful words of Sylvia Gunter to encourage and warm your heart. Sylvia’s tender heart for the Lord is such a blessing. Let these words from the Lord speak and help you. Blessings, Ed 😊 Father God has spoken a promise over your life that cannot be broken: “I will never leave you norContinue reading “Trust and Healing”