*This 2-part series by Janel Breitenstein (Family Life) is well worth the read. If you’ve ever had communication issues (like with your spouse, co-worker, family member, neighbor, other) these articles are for you (and me, of course) Prepare to take notes. Blessings, Ed 😊 Anyone else feel like listening is a dying art form? WeContinue reading “How Good Are You at Listening to Your Spouse? (Part I)”
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Who Are You Worshipping?
“’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) These words from Isaiah 29:13 challenge me because every day I pour over words to share, most of which are channeled through my mindContinue reading “Who Are You Worshipping?”
What Do You Believe? (Part 2)
“Yet it isn’t I who will accuse you before the Father. Moses will accuse you! Yes, Moses, in whom you put your hopes. If you really believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?” (John 5:45-47 NLT)Continue reading “What Do You Believe? (Part 2)”
The Gift of Communication
“When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking – it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” (Matthew 10:19-20 NLT) A few days ago, I sharedContinue reading “The Gift of Communication”
Where Prayer Begins
“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and He prayed to God all night.” Luke 6:12 NLT) It could be argued that the most important words in the above verse are “to God.” We’re so prone to believe the catalyst for prayer is our need. The car breaks down, theContinue reading “Where Prayer Begins”
Why Can’t We Understand?
“As the Scriptures say, ‘No one is righteous – not even one. No one is truly wise; not one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.’” Romans 3:10-12 NLT) Have you ever tried to explain something to someone and you’re thinking: “I mightContinue reading “Why Can’t We Understand?”
Transmit or Translate?
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.” (Colossians 4:3-4 NLT) If you’ve ever traveled to a part of the world that didn’t speakContinue reading “Transmit or Translate?”
Steering Wheel or Spare Tire?
“The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior. Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory – for all its strength, it cannot save you. But the Lord watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:16-18) When are youContinue reading “Steering Wheel or Spare Tire?”
When Clarity is Called for
“There are many different languages in the world, and every language has meaning. But if I don’t understand a language, I will be a foreigner to someone who speaks it, and the one who speaks it will be a foreigner to me.” (1 Corinthians 14:10-11 NLT) Having been on 3 mission’s trips to other countries,Continue reading “When Clarity is Called for”
Do You Love the Bible?
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey Your righteous regulations.” (Psalm 119:105-106 NLT) If you don’t yet love the Bible, God’s written word, you likely don’t yet love its Author. When I was in college,Continue reading “Do You Love the Bible?”
Walking With Jesus 