“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have You come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed…When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith likeContinue reading “Upon What Is Your Faith Built?”
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Strange?
“Then they took him to the high council of the city. ‘Come and tell us about this new teaching,’ they said. You are saying some rather strange things, and we want to know what it’s all about.” (Acts 17:19-20 NLT) Do you know any strange people? The more I progress in my Alzheimer’s journey, theContinue reading “Strange?”
Worship and Feelings
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) The words above, quoted by Jesus from Isaiah 29, challenge me as I ponder exactly what worship IS and why it is so vitallyContinue reading “Worship and Feelings”
Who Will Be in Heaven Because of You and Me?
“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’” (Matthew 4:19 NLT) Multiplication has always been the heartbeat of the Church. If you ask why so many people are being tortured and murdered for their faith in our world today, it’s because the Lord is usingContinue reading “Who Will Be in Heaven Because of You and Me?”
The Gift We Could Never Afford
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 3:23 NLT) What do you have today you wouldn’t have had it not been given to you? Think of all the gifts you’ve received over the years, most of which you’ve forgotten aboutContinue reading “The Gift We Could Never Afford”
Religious?
“If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” (James 1:26-27 NLT) Everyone is religious, evenContinue reading “Religious?”
Eating the Flesh of Jesus
“So Jesus said again, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you cannot have eternal life within you. But anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. For MyContinue reading “Eating the Flesh of Jesus”
Pray What You’ve Got
“Come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” (Isaiah 55:3 NLT) While the context is a little different, the principle is the same as when Jesus declared in MatthewContinue reading “Pray What You’ve Got”
Are You Qualified?
“See how I used him to display My power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations. You also will command nations you do not know, and peoples unknown to you will come running to obey, because I, the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious.” (IsaiahContinue reading “Are You Qualified?”
How to Get to the Heart of the Problem
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) *On this first of the month Pastor Rick Warren has given us a message that will nourish our soul in today’s message that I pray will bless, challenge, and refresh us. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed I love to garden, andContinue reading “How to Get to the Heart of the Problem”
Walking With Jesus 