“…the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name” (Eph. 3:14-15) *May this powerful devotional by Sylvia Gunter guide us as we seek to understand what spiritual blessings are now ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessings, Ed (used with permission) Spiritual blessings begin with a revelation of God asContinue reading “Seven Fold Blessing”
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A Fresh Look at Repentance
“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” (Matthew 3:8 NLT) Repentance is a multi-dimensional process. Have you ever been on a road trip and well into your journey you realize you are going the wrong way? If you’re adventuresome you may blow it off andContinue reading “A Fresh Look at Repentance”
Who’s Poorer?
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’ll say it again – it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!’”Continue reading “Who’s Poorer?”
Does Worship Bore You?
“All the nations You made will come and bow before You, Lord; they will praise Your holy name. For You are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.” (Psalm 86:9-10 NLT) Worship is the one thing that human beings can do that gives them opportunity to distinguish themselves from all the other creaturesContinue reading “Does Worship Bore You?”
Are You Angry?
“Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (James 1:20-21 NLT) May I confess that emotional intimacy is very difficult for me.Continue reading “Are You Angry?”
Checklist or Benchmark?
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.” (MatthewContinue reading “Checklist or Benchmark?”
Do You Love Evangelism?
“Jesus came and told His disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. AndContinue reading “Do You Love Evangelism?”
A Single Sin
“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One who is truly righteous.” (1 John 2:1 NLT) My sense is that we tend to take sin farContinue reading “A Single Sin”
An Undivided Heart
“Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Matthew 12:25 NLT) What does it mean to love someone with an undivided heart? Be careful, it doesn’t mean to love them exclusively. Our hearts will always require us to loveContinue reading “An Undivided Heart”
Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?
“The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT) Closeness to God isn’t a feeling. On the contrary, like love, intimacy with God is a decision. When I want to be close to my wife I don’t sit in my office andContinue reading “Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?”
Walking With Jesus 