“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) Just as there is a closeness, an intimacy God designed for aContinue reading “To Know God”
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How Much Do You Love God?
“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”’” (Mark 12:29 NLT) How do you measure love? If I asked youContinue reading “How Much Do You Love God?”
Who Deserves to Be Forgiven?
“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37 NLT) In 1984 Karla Faye Tucker was convicted of a gruesome murder that resulted in her receiving the death sentence by lethal injection. SheContinue reading “Who Deserves to Be Forgiven?”
Why Not Me?
“Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning; Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.” (Romans 12:3 NLT) The closer I get to Jesus the more honest anContinue reading “Why Not Me?”
You Are Here: Finding Peace In Uncertain Times
“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 NLT) *Please read carefully this devotional by Elizabeth Gunter Powell. I pray her timely message will bless, comfort, and inspire you to see Jesus more clearly andContinue reading “You Are Here: Finding Peace In Uncertain Times”
A Love Letter From Your Father
“All who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14) *Please read these words of Sylvia Gunter slowly, deliberately allowing the Holy Spirit to use them to stir your heart and mind, drawing you ever closer to your Father. Blessings, Ed 😊 Take a few moments withContinue reading “A Love Letter From Your Father”
Need Grace?
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 ESV) If you’ve ever wondered what God is like, look at Jesus, He was God poured into human flesh. The beauty, majesty, power, authority,Continue reading “Need Grace?”
For My God?
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NLT) How many decisions do you and I make in any given day without giving the Lord a thought? HowContinue reading “For My God?”
What Is Backsliding? (Part 2)
“Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.” (Proverbs 14:13 NLT) Yesterday’s post ended with this sentence: “These are seasons of decision. Will I trust the Lord to draw me out of this mire of indifference and distance from Himself, or will He allow me to continue to driftContinue reading “What Is Backsliding? (Part 2)”
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 