Dehydrated People

“Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10 NLT) It’s estimated the average person can survive about 3-4 days without water, but no one can survive in eternity for one second withoutContinue reading “Dehydrated People”

Think Again!

“The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.” (Matthew 13:19 NLT) In Mark’s Gospel chapter, 4 after Jesus shares His powerful parable of the 4 types ofContinue reading “Think Again!”

Glory

“Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad – for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to allContinue reading “Glory”

Understanding the Soul of a Conflict Requires Having One

By John Stonestreet and Abdu Murray *This timely message from the Colson Center is just too helpful not to share. Please read it carefully and prayerfully. Blessings, Ed 😊 Today on Breakpoint, apologist Abdu Murray, author of the new book Fake ID, describes how the war in Iran has exposed two blind spots—one diplomatic, oneContinue reading “Understanding the Soul of a Conflict Requires Having One”

Is Church Attendance Really Necessary?

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now thatContinue reading “Is Church Attendance Really Necessary?”

What Are You Waiting For?

“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT) Waiting, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad. I may have to stop for a traffic light, but my sense is there’s no inherentContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”

When We Lose Our Way

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NLT) Security on our journey with the Lord Jesus grows out of trust in the One who is leading us. To waver in our trustContinue reading “When We Lose Our Way”

Reflecting On the Worth of Christ

“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which isContinue reading “Reflecting On the Worth of Christ”

God’s Guarantee

“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” (John 11:25-26 NLT) Death is a promise God made to Adam and Eve in the Garden andContinue reading “God’s Guarantee”

An Easter Message

*Please allow this powerful Easter message from my friend Ray Majoran to speak to you and bless your life as it has mine. Blessings, Ed 😊 “And we are witnesses of all that He did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put Him to death by hanging Him on aContinue reading “An Easter Message”