*Dear friends, as we begin a new year, I wanted to share this vital message co-authored by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris. This is Part 2, so if you missed Part 1, please go back and read it before reading Part 2. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read. Blessings, EdContinue reading “Best of Breakpoint: Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews (Part 2)”
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Best of Breakpoint: Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews
*Dear friends, as we begin a new year, I wanted to share this vital message co-authored by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris. This is a 2-part series that I will share with you over the next two days. Please read carefully and prayerfully and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you. Blessings, Ed Today, theContinue reading “Best of Breakpoint: Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews”
Our Natural Instinct
“Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.’” (Luke 19:9-10 NLT) Our natural instinct, our “knee jerk” response to losing something is to go into panic mode,Continue reading “Our Natural Instinct”
Sin’s Goal
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10 NLT) Sin is helpful to Satan for many reasons as it relates to human beings, but its ultimate goal is to rob us of eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Eternal lifeContinue reading “Sin’s Goal”
Are You Growing Bigger?
“But Moses told the people, ‘Don’t’ be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.’” (Exodus 14:13 NLT) In C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, Narnia is a magical land where the animalsContinue reading “Are You Growing Bigger?”
With Deep Respect, 1st Corinthians 13 The Christmas Version
*Dear Readers, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson penned this for all of us… First Corinthians 13, Christmas Version If I play Christmas music in my house all season long but the lyrics never move my heart to worship, the beautiful sounds may as well be clanging cymbals. If I understand the significance of the Christmas story andContinue reading “With Deep Respect, 1st Corinthians 13 The Christmas Version”
He Knows!
“Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me, and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10 NT) In the conversation referenced above between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well it quickly became apparent that (a) the woman didn’tContinue reading “He Knows!”
What Will You Allow God to Do?
“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to you,’ he said, ‘if you will kneel down and worship me.’” (Matthew 4:8-9 NLT) If you want all the glory the world has toContinue reading “What Will You Allow God to Do?”
An Undivided Heart
“Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Matthew 12:25 NLT) What does it mean to love someone with an undivided heart? Be careful, it doesn’t mean to love them exclusively. Our hearts will always require us to loveContinue reading “An Undivided Heart”
Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?
“The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT) Closeness to God isn’t a feeling. On the contrary, like love, intimacy with God is a decision. When I want to be close to my wife I don’t sit in my office andContinue reading “Are You As Close to God As You Want to Be?”
Walking With Jesus 