*This vital message by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center is too timely and good not to share. Please read it carefully and prayerfully, especially if you’re a parent or grandparent. Blessings, Ed 😊 Talking with kids about controversial topics has always been a challenge for parents, but today, the stakes are especially high. WithContinue reading “Raising Kids in a Secular Age”
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Our Fierce Father
“But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in Me to fall into sin. It would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck. (Mark 9:42 NLT) As a father, especially when my kids were small, one of the things that gotContinue reading “Our Fierce Father”
The Storms of Life
“Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.” (Mark 13:8 NLT) There’s a sense in which what we’re presently experiencing in our personal livesContinue reading “The Storms of Life”
Independence
“So Hosea married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she became pregnant and gave Hosea a son. And the Lord said, ‘Name the child Jezreel, for I am about to punish King Jehu’s dynasty to avenge the murders he committed at Jezreel. In fact, I will bring an end to Israel’s independence. I will breakContinue reading “Independence”
How Does a Child Humble Themselves?
“Then He said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.’” (Matthew 18:3-4 NLT) The world in which we liveContinue reading “How Does a Child Humble Themselves?”
Are You Playing Enough?
“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Once again old men and women will walk Jerusalem’s streets with their canes and will sit together in the city squares. And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls at play.” (Zechariah 8:4-5 NLT) As I age one thing to whichContinue reading “Are You Playing Enough?”
The “W” in Christmas
*Please allow this story by an unknown author to bless you as it blessed me. Ed Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate theContinue reading “The “W” in Christmas”
God’s Intention (Part 2)
“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up His life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. He did this to present her to Himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead,Continue reading “God’s Intention (Part 2)”
Praying For Children (Part 3)
“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27) *This is day 3 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission. These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parentContinue reading “Praying For Children (Part 3)”
Praying For Children Moving Away From Home
“For the angel of the Lord is a guard; He surrounds and defends all who fear Him.” (Psalm 34:7) *May this powerful devotional by Sylvia Gunter guide us as we seek to release our children and grandchildren to the watchful care of our Savior. Blessings, Ed (used with permission) It is humorously said that GodContinue reading “Praying For Children Moving Away From Home”
Walking With Jesus 