Who Is God?

“My Father has entrusted everything to Me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” (Matthew 11:27 NLT) God is everything He was revealed to be in and through the Person of His onlyContinue reading “Who Is God?”

Spielberg Wants to “Mess With” Your Faith

By:  John Stonestreet and Timothy D. Padgett *This Colson article is interesting and informative, but also helpful in showing us how we can more carefully view our Christian heritage, especially the power and authority of the Faith we believe and share. Blessings, Ed 😊 Award winning film director Steven Spielberg said recently that his new film will likely “mess with” a lot ofContinue reading “Spielberg Wants to “Mess With” Your Faith”

An Infinite God

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” (Psalm 147:3-5 NLT) Most of us struggle to wrap our minds around the enormity of our God’s capacity to care, to understand, andContinue reading “An Infinite God”

Left Alone

“But the time is coming – indeed it’s here now – when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving Me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with Me.” (John 16:32 NLT) Recently my wife and I watched a TV series called “Alone” which chronicles the lives ofContinue reading “Left Alone”

The Gap Between God and Science is Closing

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *As I continue to use the 1st of the month to share important articles to inform your mind and stimulate your spirit, today’s message from the Colson Center will hopefully encourage you and inspire you to see the Lord more clearly and know He is firmly onContinue reading “The Gap Between God and Science is Closing”

It’s Even Better Than You Thought

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”Continue reading “It’s Even Better Than You Thought”

When Character Is Formed

“Then He sent someone to Egypt ahead of them – Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” (Psalm 105:17-19 NLT) According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary character is definedContinue reading “When Character Is Formed”

God’s Promises

“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’ And through Christ, our ‘Amen’ (which means ‘Yes’) ascends to God for His glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT) What is a promise? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is: “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified;Continue reading “God’s Promises”

Who Would Be Changed?

“One day Jesus told His disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. ‘There was a judge in a certain city,’ He said, ‘who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, “Give me justice in this dispute with myContinue reading “Who Would Be Changed?”

Upon What Is Your Faith Built?

“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have You come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed…When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith likeContinue reading “Upon What Is Your Faith Built?”