“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now thatContinue reading “Is Church Attendance Really Necessary?”
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What Are You Waiting For?
“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT) Waiting, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad. I may have to stop for a traffic light, but my sense is there’s no inherentContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”
The Storm That Stops Us
By Ron Hutchcraft *Please allow these powerful words of Ron Hutchcraft to challenge and inspire you. Blessings, Ed 😊 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport didn’t get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O’Hare, of course. I’ve sat inContinue reading “The Storm That Stops Us”
Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms
*This devotional by Pastor Rick Warren really spoke to me and I pray will touch your heart as well. I pray you have people in your family and in your life who will be your “raincoat” in times of storm. Blessings Ed 😊 “Two are better off than one. . . If one of themContinue reading “Relationships Are Like a Raincoat in Life’s Storms”
Winners and Losers
“Those who obey him (the king) will not be punished. Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right, for there is a time and way for everything, even when a person is in trouble.” (Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 NLT) Do you struggle with managing your time well? Does itContinue reading “Winners and Losers”
When Eternity Touched Earth
“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14 NLT) As “the glory of the Father’s one and only Son” is celebrated today, please take a moment toContinue reading “When Eternity Touched Earth”
What Do You Want?
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’sContinue reading “What Do You Want?”
Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided inContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)”
Where You Headed?
“And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.” (Luke 15:13 NKJV) Do you know where your life is headed? Do you understand your life’s journey has a destination? You may not have bought a ticket and packed a bagContinue reading “Where You Headed?”
Looking for the Perfect Church?
“I am writing to God’s Church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be His own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as He did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.” (1 CorinthiansContinue reading “Looking for the Perfect Church?”
Walking With Jesus 