Destroying Our Love of Sin

“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?’ ‘No, Lord,’ she said. And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and sin no more.’” John 8:10-11 NLT) It’s interesting to me though the Lord didn’t say to the woman some version of: “Come,Continue reading “Destroying Our Love of Sin”

Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence

By: Debbie Wuthnow *While I’ve been familiar with Debbie Wuthnow’s vital ministry as President of iVoterGuide, I just came across this article by her and thought it fitting as Americans to read as we focus on our Independence Day celebration. Blessings, Ed 😊 On June 19, 1865, news of the Union victory finally reached GalvestonContinue reading “Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence”

Simple Acts of Obedience

“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ ‘Here I am!’ Moses replied. ‘Do not come any closer,’ the Lord warned. ‘Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. I am the God of your father –Continue reading “Simple Acts of Obedience”

Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea

By: John Stonestreet *Realizing I’m using the Colson Center a lot lately, please understand two things: (1) the vital nature of this article and (2) the privilege we have to respond in support of this man of God and his family, but also (3) to become better informed as we pray for him and ourContinue reading “Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea”

The Unforgiven

“But God gave him no inheritance here, not even one square foot of land. God did promise, however, that eventually the whole land would belong to Abraham and his descendants – even though he had no children yet. God also told him that his descendants would live in a foreign land, where they would beContinue reading “The Unforgiven”

Reflecting What We Claim to Believe

“But Moses protested again, ‘What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, “The Lord never appeared to you”?’ Then the Lord asked him, ‘What is that in your hand?’” (Exodus 4:1-2 NLT) What do you believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith? Whatever it is, it’s written all overContinue reading “Reflecting What We Claim to Believe”

The Battle In Your Soul

*Please let these words of Ron Hutchcraft touch your heart as they did mine. I know it’s a few days past Good Friday, but the powerful message is still just as applicable. Please allow the Spirit to speak to your heart. Blessings, Ed  A listener shared a story with me that’s just too powerful notContinue reading “The Battle In Your Soul”

Which Path?

“Teach me Your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey Your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of Your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.” (Psalm 119:33-35 NLT) Not until weContinue reading “Which Path?”

It’s Your Choice

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Do you know why God’s plans for you don’t always come to fruition? Essentially for the same reason not all people will goContinue reading “It’s Your Choice”

When Listening Gets Scary

“But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ. That is why the Holy Spirit says, ‘Today when you hear His voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when theyContinue reading “When Listening Gets Scary”