“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of thisContinue reading “Loving God with Our Mind”
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Measuring Faithfulness
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with otherContinue reading “Measuring Faithfulness”
The Missing Person
By: Ron Hutchcraft *This very personal and challenging message from Ron Hutchcraft was just too good not to share. The Lord has clearly anointed Ron’s ministry and it’s clear he’s listening. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 If you want to have a philosophical discussion about the subject of grandchildren, sorry – I’m busy. But if youContinue reading “The Missing Person”
The Ugliest Thing in the World
“So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as He stepped from the boat, and He had compassion onContinue reading “The Ugliest Thing in the World”
Accomplishing the Impossible!
“So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. ‘How long has this been happening?’ Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, ‘Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throwsContinue reading “Accomplishing the Impossible!”
Praise and Thanksgiving
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) While these are helpful words, are these the verses we’d likely turn to when seeking to comfort someone at a time of great loss? Likely not, but IContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving”
Gospel Without Detours
*Please allow this timely message from Ron Hutchcraft to challenge you as it challenged me. Keeping our focus on Jesus is critical at all times, but especially when sharing Him with others. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our friends Marv and Annie were with us at a convention in Chicago. They’re from Denver; I was in myContinue reading “Gospel Without Detours”
What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As theContinue reading “What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?”
The Path of Sin
“Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36 NLT) The above words to Jesus’ Jewish listeners wereContinue reading “The Path of Sin”
Leaving the Life-Saving Station
By: Ron Hutchcraft *I found Ron’s interesting perspective on a very vital topic inspiring and convicting and believe it’s well worth reading. Blessings, Ed 😊 There’s a stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina that’s known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because hundreds of ships have been lost there over the centuries. SoContinue reading “Leaving the Life-Saving Station”
Walking With Jesus 