Conformity to Jesus’ Death

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, muchContinue reading “Conformity to Jesus’ Death”

Conformity

“…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death…” (Philippians 3:10 NKJV) According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, conform means: “to make or be like: agree; to obey customs or standards.” If your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, those who know you mostContinue reading “Conformity”

Whose Name Are You Trusting?

“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. ‘Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name himContinue reading “Whose Name Are You Trusting?”

The Meaning of Grace

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 KJV) The longer I know, love, and serve the Lord, the greater my sense that we’ve cheapened His grace to mean something it wasContinue reading “The Meaning of Grace”

When Two Become One

“’At last!’ the man exclaimed. ‘This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called “woman,” because she was taken from “man.” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” (Genesis 2:23-24 NLT) WhatContinue reading “When Two Become One”

Are You Longing for Revival?

“You held back Your fury. You kept back Your blazing anger. Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside Your anger against us once more. Will You be angry with us always? Will You prolong Your wrath to all generations? Won’t You revive us again, so Your people can rejoice in You?”Continue reading “Are You Longing for Revival?”

The Heart of Prayer

I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) While the words above weren’t, in their original context, a prayer, theyContinue reading “The Heart of Prayer”

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”

Lingering Beauty

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The Skies display His craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world.” (Psalm 19:1-4Continue reading “Lingering Beauty”

Seeking God

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you.” (Psalm 63:1) *I joyfully share these Spirit-filled words from Sylvia Gunter today. Please read them with care and attentiveness, as they are life-challenging and life-giving. Blessings, Ed   Listen with your spirit to the WordContinue reading “Seeking God”