*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”
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Good Friends
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NLT) Having had many good, close friends over the years, it’s never occurred to me to ask any of them to lay down their life for me, but in retrospect, I now know that some of them did. NotContinue reading “Good Friends”
Nothing Compares
“All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.” (Acts 4:32-33 NLT) The closer we get to Christ theContinue reading “Nothing Compares”
Evangelism
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT) Evangelism at its core is simply telling others the Good News of who Jesus is, whatContinue reading “Evangelism”
Who Can You Trust?
“Jesus gave His life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.” (Galatians 1:4-5 NLT) As a rule, trust is not something we take for granted but must be earned through life’s experiences.Continue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
Living for Christ?
“This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people. For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.” (ColossiansContinue reading “Living for Christ?”
God’s Answer to Loneliness
“Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! Protect me! Rescue my lifeContinue reading “God’s Answer to Loneliness”
Contending?
“Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to His holy people.” (Jude 1:3 NLT) To see sin in the churchContinue reading “Contending?”
Immaturity
“So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.” (Hebrews 6:1 NLT) It’s not uncommon for weContinue reading “Immaturity”
Broken Promises, Broken Lives
“The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” (2 Peter 3:9 NLT) Have you ever made a promise you didn’t keep? There aren’t many things that make us feelContinue reading “Broken Promises, Broken Lives”
Walking With Jesus 