“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27 (NLT) You and I are created by God to “fill the earth and govern it.” (Genesis 1:28), yet, there are those today who believe humanity is basically idiotic and shouldContinue reading “Man or Machine?”
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Shaped By Design
“I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented. His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue,Continue reading “Shaped By Design”
Sleep or Soar?
“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT) What happens to us when we die? Do we lose any sense of being? Does our soul “sleep” until awakenedContinue reading “Sleep or Soar?”
Hungry Heart?
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT) Have you ever been hungry? No, I’mContinue reading “Hungry Heart?”
Living As Children of Light
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of lightContinue reading “Living As Children of Light”
God-sized Prayers
“Now, Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, Lord, are the only God.” (Isaiah 37:20) *On the 15th of each month I am privileged to offer a devotion from Sylvia Gunter. Her insights, wisdom and sensitivity to the heart of God move me and I pray willContinue reading “God-sized Prayers”
The Purifying Power of Prayer
“The angel of the Lord appeared to him (Gideon) and said, ‘Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!’” (Judges 6:12 NLT) When the angel came to Gideon he was “at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites.” Gideon was a lot of things, but he wasn’t a “Mighty hero,” yetContinue reading “The Purifying Power of Prayer”
Out of the Silent Universe
By: John Stonestreet and Thaddeus Williams *This article by Dr. Thaddeus Williams is just too good not to share. Please also consider purchasing the book from which the quote is taken and following Breakpoint.org daily. Blessings, Ed 😊 If God exists but wanted us to be perpetually in the dark, He could have remained silent.Continue reading “Out of the Silent Universe”
On What Are You Resting?
“After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. For You have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have given Him. And this is the way to have eternalContinue reading “On What Are You Resting?”
Is God Really to Blame?
“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’ And He placed His hands on them and blessed them before He left.” (Matthew 19:14-15 NLT) There’s something about children that softens our heart and lowers our defenses. We naturallyContinue reading “Is God Really to Blame?”