“Can those in the grave declare Your unfailing love? Can they proclaim Your faithfulness in the place of destruction? Can the darkness speak of Your wonderful deeds? Can anyone in the land of forgetfulness talk about Your righteousness?” (Psalm 88:11-12 NLT) The term translated “forgetfulness” in the above verse can also be translated “oblivion” andContinue reading “Forgetfulness”
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The Light Right In Front of You
“You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me, and yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.” (John 5:39-40) *Each first of the month I’m featuring an article by someone I’ve come to love and appreciate. This monthContinue reading “The Light Right In Front of You”
Guilt
“The old system under the law of Moses was only a shadow, a dim preview of the good things to come, not the good things themselves. The sacrifices under that system were repeated again and again, year after year, but they were never able to provide perfect cleansing for those who came to worship. IfContinue reading “Guilt”
Evangelism
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT) Evangelism at its core is simply telling others the Good News of who Jesus is, whatContinue reading “Evangelism”
Abide In Me
By Rick Cowan *Today I’m devoting this space to a young photographer who partners with Ray Majoran to spread God’s Word and work through their beautiful photographs. Rick Cowan has shown a particular sensitivity to the Spirit’s leading in his writing today, so, I wanted to share it with you. Blessings, Ed 😊 “Every Friday,Continue reading “Abide In Me”
When Understanding is Hard
“Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Explain to us the parable that says people aren’t defiled by what they eat.’ ‘Don’t you understand yet?’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything you eat passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer. But the words you speak come from the heart – that’s what defiles you. For from theContinue reading “When Understanding is Hard”
Feeling Overwhelmed?
“Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.” (James 3:1-2 NLT) It’s amazing howContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed?”
God the Father
“For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords. He alone can never die, and He lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach Him. No human eye has ever seen, nor everContinue reading “God the Father”
Who Can You Trust?
“Jesus gave His life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.” (Galatians 1:4-5 NLT) As a rule, trust is not something we take for granted but must be earned through life’s experiences.Continue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
Grace in the Ruins
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3 NLT) Many of us have had losses caused by divorce, death, and disappointments of many kinds that have left our hearts and lives in shambles. The ruins left in the wake of tragedies can leave us reeling, often wondering where God is and if we’llContinue reading “Grace in the Ruins”