“Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36 NLT) The above words to Jesus’ Jewish listeners wereContinue reading “The Path of Sin”
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Leaving the Life-Saving Station
By: Ron Hutchcraft *I found Ron’s interesting perspective on a very vital topic inspiring and convicting and believe it’s well worth reading. Blessings, Ed 😊 There’s a stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina that’s known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because hundreds of ships have been lost there over the centuries. SoContinue reading “Leaving the Life-Saving Station”
Beyond Creation to the Source
By: Ron Hutchcraft *In this challenging article Ron speaks to us regarding the “God-sightings” we’ve had, but perhaps didn’t recognize, that give us insight into who God is. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Just when you think little kids are pretty much all about their toys, TV, and what’s to eat, they amaze you again. OurContinue reading “Beyond Creation to the Source”
Life Is Terminal!
“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Life Is Terminal!”
Who’s Your Ruler?
“Do not let sin control the way you live, do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as anContinue reading “Who’s Your Ruler?”
What Do You Deserve?
“Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, ‘Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign Lord for David my father and you shared all his hardships.’ So Solomon deposed Abiathar from his position as priest ofContinue reading “What Do You Deserve?”
Discovery
“Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God? If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. For the Scriptures tell us, ‘Abraham believed God, and God countedContinue reading “Discovery”
The Church and the Gospel
“Since God in His wisdom saw to it that the world would never know Him through human wisdom, He has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.” (1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT) What comes to mind when you think of “preaching”? The word Paul used above that is translated “preaching” means: “that which isContinue reading “The Church and the Gospel”
Helping Others Live
By: Ron Hutchcraft *Ron Hutchcraft’s heart for the lost inspires and encourages me to do all within my power to reach everyone I possibly can. Let this article inspire you. Blessings, Ed 😊 I first learned about the United States Life-Saving Service years ago on a family vacation. We got to see a life-saving stationContinue reading “Helping Others Live”
Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5 NLT) As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the issue isn’t simply salvation from sin, it’s deliverance from death. The issue at stake in whether weContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 