“We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NCV) *This article was written by Pastor Rick Warren and published on 05-21-2025.I think it is just too good not to share. Please read carefully and pass on to those you believe will benefit from reading these helpful words. Blessings,Continue reading “Change the Way You Think”
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The Opposite of Joy
“And all the people followed Solomon into Jerusalem, playing flutes and shouting for joy. The celebration was so joyous and noisy that the earth shook with the sound.” (I Kings 1:40 NLT) What do you think of when you think of joy? What’s the most joyful occurrence or occasion of your life? Was it yourContinue reading “The Opposite of Joy”
Are You for Real?
“Large crowds followed Him wherever He went – people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.” (Matthew 4:25 NLT) One of the things that non-believers dislike and criticize the most about Christians is our tendency to “label” people. They also hate that we struggle withContinue reading “Are You for Real?”
Light In The Darkness
“I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night – but even in darkness I cannot hide from You.” (Psalm 139:11-12 NLT) *The fifteenth of each month gives me opportunity to let you catch a glimpse of the Father’s “fingerprints” on the life of one of His dearContinue reading “Light In The Darkness”
What Do You Think of Christ?
“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.” (Ephesians 5:25 NLT) Everything we do, say, or think adds to or detracts from the painting our life displays, in terms ofContinue reading “What Do You Think of Christ?”
The Church’s Role in Society
“He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything.” (Colossians 1:17-18 NLT) There has never been an age of civilization over which theContinue reading “The Church’s Role in Society”
Need Grace?
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 ESV) If you’ve ever wondered what God is like, look at Jesus, He was God poured into human flesh. The beauty, majesty, power, authority,Continue reading “Need Grace?”
Avenues of Doing God’s Work
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Colossians 3:23 NLT) On some levels it seemed odd to me that the only job I could find after my divorce was selling cars. And realizing that car salespersons ranked right up there with bank robbers andContinue reading “Avenues of Doing God’s Work”
Best of Breakpoint: Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews (Part 2)
*Dear friends, as we begin a new year, I wanted to share this vital message co-authored by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris. This is Part 2, so if you missed Part 1, please go back and read it before reading Part 2. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read. Blessings, EdContinue reading “Best of Breakpoint: Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews (Part 2)”
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?”
Walking With Jesus 