“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for He who calls you is faithful.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLT) We live in a noisy world. There isContinue reading “Quiet Faithfulness”
Tag Archives: Encouragement
Power
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What first comes to your mind when you think of power? Ashamedly, I must admit, the power of God wasn’t firstContinue reading “Power”
Easter 2025 – So Much Hurt, So Much Hope
*This devotional by Ron Hutchcraft really spoke to me and I couldn’t help but believe it might be a blessing to you as well. May the Lord use Ron’s words to speak to and encourage you as they did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 My phone’s been blowing up for a week or more. Mostly notContinue reading “Easter 2025 – So Much Hurt, So Much Hope”
The Power of Words
“Then Nathan said to David, ‘You are that man!” (2 Samuel 12:7a NLT) Think of the words that have shaped and/or broken you. Words like: “I hate you! I wish I’d never met you!” “You’re worthless! I hope I never have to have contact with you ever again!” Think of the emotions those kinds ofContinue reading “The Power of Words”
Your Eternal Purpose
“Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joyContinue reading “Your Eternal Purpose”
A Prayer For The New Year
*The 15th of each month gives me the pleasure and opportunity to offer another helpful message of loving wisdom from Sylvia Gunter. Please read thoughtfully and prayerfully and let her words bless and guide you in this new year. Blessings, Ed 😊 “We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His willContinue reading “A Prayer For The New Year”
Our Race of Faith
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1 NLT) There is aContinue reading “Our Race of Faith”
Our Vocations
“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when He appears to set up His Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.” (2 TimothyContinue reading “Our Vocations”
Encouragement
“For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means ‘Son of Encouragement’).” (Acts 4:36 NLT) Barnabas is arguably the greatest encourager in the New Testament, save Jesus Himself. It’s interesting in the verse above the word translated “Encouragement,” used in reference to Barnabus, is the same word Jesus used in JohnContinue reading “Encouragement”
The Value of Exhortation
“You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” (Hebrews 3:13 NLT) As believers one of the easiest things for us to do is to get lazy. We want to sit around and consider how good heaven willContinue reading “The Value of Exhortation”
Walking With Jesus 