“Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let usContinue reading “Be Not Deceived”
Tag Archives: Heart
Forgetfulness
“Can those in the grave declare Your unfailing love? Can they proclaim Your faithfulness in the place of destruction? Can the darkness speak of Your wonderful deeds? Can anyone in the land of forgetfulness talk about Your righteousness?” (Psalm 88:11-12 NLT) The term translated “forgetfulness” in the above verse can also be translated “oblivion” andContinue reading “Forgetfulness”
How to Get to the Heart of the Problem
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) *On this first of the month Pastor Rick Warren has given us a message that will nourish our soul in today’s message that I pray will bless, challenge, and refresh us. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed I love to garden, andContinue reading “How to Get to the Heart of the Problem”
Blessing of Psalm 84
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!” (Psalm 84:1 ESV) *On the 15th of each month I feature a devotional by Sylvia Gunter. Please read with more than your eyes and listen with more than your ears. The Lord is speaking. Are you listening? Blessings, Ed 😊 May you be blessed with theContinue reading “Blessing of Psalm 84”
Decluttering
“When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with Me where I am.” (John 14:3 NLT) Especially when we’re old, moving is an opportunity to “downsize.” That’s just another word for decluttering or getting rid of things you no longer need or want. It’s also helpful toContinue reading “Decluttering”
Temporal or Eternal?
“And what do you benefit if your gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NLT) Being human beings, having flesh and blood, having appetites and longings that draw us to the world and the things of the world, create a hard sell when itContinue reading “Temporal or Eternal?”
Heart and Mind
“Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart. For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to Your truth.” (Psalm 26:2-3 NLT) The function of our heart and mind, at least as it relates to Scripture, is very similar. The same word that’sContinue reading “Heart and Mind”
Beyond the Visible
“For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT) Do you realize that on many levels the most meaningful aspects of our lives are created and stored in the unseen places of our heart? Can you draw a picture of love? Describe the impact of compassion? Formulate thoughts that can adequatelyContinue reading “Beyond the Visible”
When Wills Are Wed
“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people claim they know God, but they deny Him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.” (Titus 1:15-16 NLT)Continue reading “When Wills Are Wed”
Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)
“Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me – even Phygelus and Hermogenes.” (2 Timothy 1:14-15 NLT) Guarding truth is a moment-by-moment decision. Too often what is “truth” inContinue reading “Once Saved Always Saved? (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 