“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?”
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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”
How Smart Is God?
“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?”
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”
Walking With Jesus 