“A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you orContinue reading “What Did You Say?”
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Strength
“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”’” (Mark 12:29-30 NLT) Strength is a gift we often overlook until weContinue reading “Strength”
The Currency of Heaven
“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’Continue reading “The Currency of Heaven”
What Is Self?
“I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true.” (John 5:30-31 NKJV) What is “self?” Can “self” be the essenceContinue reading “What Is Self?”
The Meaning of Ministry
“And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by theContinue reading “The Meaning of Ministry”
The Romans 7 “Christian” (Part 2)
“Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey Him. Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this lightContinue reading “The Romans 7 “Christian” (Part 2)”
The Romans 7 “Christian”
“And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’tContinue reading “The Romans 7 “Christian””
Let Your Friends Carry You through Hard Times
*These powerful words from Pastor Rick Warren are a follow up to Ron Hutchcraft’s article yesterday. We may not always realize how powerfully the enemy uses heartache to pull us away from the Lord and how helpful meaningful, loving friendships can be. Let these words bless you. Blessings, Ed 😊 “By helping each other withContinue reading “Let Your Friends Carry You through Hard Times”
A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope
*Please read these words of Ron Hutchcraft carefully and with your eye of faith. Let them speak hope and life into your weary soul. Blessings, Ed 😊 I’d done my whole adult life with my Karen, the only woman I ever needed. Suddenly, I had to figure out how to do the rest of myContinue reading “A Shattered Heart, A Certain Hope”
Feeling Entitled?
“Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink? If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacleContinue reading “Feeling Entitled?”
Walking With Jesus 