“Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: ‘Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to Him.’” (Revelation 19:6-7a NLT) There areContinue reading “How Smart Is God?”
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When the Trumpet Sounds!
“But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And weContinue reading “When the Trumpet Sounds!”
The Ultimate Goal of the Church
“The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to Him. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. For royal power belongs to the Lord. He rules all the nations.” (Psalm 22:27-28 NLT) The ultimate goal of the Church is to lead our nation to the foot of the Cross ofContinue reading “The Ultimate Goal of the Church”
The Father’s Business
“Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!” (Psalm 27:7 NLT) *Today be blessed by the words of Elizabeth Gunter Powell (Sylvia’s daughter). Let them bless you as they blessed me. Used with permission. Blessings, Ed) When you wake up in the morning where does your mind go? Is it theContinue reading “The Father’s Business”
What Does It Mean to Be a Child of God?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” (Luke 18:17 NLT) As a rule, children become products of their environment. The proverbial saying: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” can be said, not only of those who go the wrong wayContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Be a Child of God?”
The Contract
“So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when He adopted you as His own children. Now we call Him ‘Abba, Father.’ For His Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are His children, we are His heirs.Continue reading “The Contract”
Where Did the Love Go?
“Long ago the Lord said to Israel; ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) It’s easy to love when things are going well, not so much when the bottom drops out. We tend to equate an easy life with beingContinue reading “Where Did the Love Go?”
Is It Worth It?
“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed?” (Luke 9:25 NLT) Every human being will one day stand before a holy God to give an account of the way we have lived our life. We will then realize that if our choice wasn’t to submit toContinue reading “Is It Worth It?”
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?
“I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, You alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me.” (Psalm 142:1-3 NLT) It’s not hard for meContinue reading “Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?”
What’s the Fuss?
“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14 NLT) As my health deteriorates and the day of my departure from earth comes closer,Continue reading “What’s the Fuss?”
Walking With Jesus 