“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be My follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” (Matthew 16:24 NLT) What’s the Lord prompting you to do, be, or say that is unusual or out of your proverbial “comfort zone?” Lead a class?Continue reading “Are You All In?”
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The Human Brain Is Better Than Artificial Ones
By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *What a fitting follow-up to the message the Lord gave me for yesterday’s article. Please enjoy this wonderful message from the Colson Center. Blessings, Ed 😊 In a recent viral social media post, podcaster Aakash Gupta shared results from a 2024 study of the human brain. TheContinue reading “The Human Brain Is Better Than Artificial Ones”
Immeasurable Love
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’sContinue reading “Immeasurable Love”
The Danger of Being Religious
*This challenging article by Ron Hutchcraft hits very close to home for all of us who bear the holy Name of Jesus. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read Ron’s convicting words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Years ago I heard a friend tell about a scene from his childhood that he neverContinue reading “The Danger of Being Religious”
Another Open Letter
“For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering.” (James 5:10-11a NLT) This morning in prayer as I do each morning, I lifted my brothers and sisters who are living, suffering, andContinue reading “Another Open Letter”
Ruined By Praise
“The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, ‘It’s the voice of a god, not of a man!’ Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.” (Acts 12:22-23 NLT) Everyone lovesContinue reading “Ruined By Praise”
To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)
“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we much be saved.” (Acts 4:11-12 NLT) Realizing those who believe in the MormonContinue reading “To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)”
Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up
By Ron Hutchcraft *Knowing that many of you who read these words each day have loved ones and friends for whom you are praying, some for many years, please be encouraged by Ron’s powerful words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Ten more minutes and my wife would have never been born. The story that changed everything isContinue reading “Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up”
Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake
…and other nonsense Jesus wouldn’t have done. By John Stonestreet *This article by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center is just too rich and full of helpful information not to share. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 On a Saturday morning in 2012, sitting on my porch reading an actual newspaper, I first learned of a Denver baker namedContinue reading “Jesus Would Have Baked the Cake”
When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) What does it mean to love anything or anyone? There are people I love very much, but how do you really measure love? Isn’t itContinue reading “When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love”
Walking With Jesus 