“Then Peter called to Him, ‘Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’ ‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and beganContinue reading “Life’s Most Frightening Storms”
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Praying For Children Moving Away From Home
“For the angel of the Lord is a guard; He surrounds and defends all who fear Him.” (Psalm 34:7) *May this powerful devotional by Sylvia Gunter guide us as we seek to release our children and grandchildren to the watchful care of our Savior. Blessings, Ed (used with permission) It is humorously said that GodContinue reading “Praying For Children Moving Away From Home”
Are You Living Forgiven?
“He replied, ‘You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders, so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: “When they see what I do, they will learn nothing. When they hear what I say, they will not understand. Otherwise, they will turnContinue reading “Are You Living Forgiven?”
When It Seems Nothing Is Happening
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you canContinue reading “When It Seems Nothing Is Happening”
Are You Squandering God’s Greatest Gift?
“However, He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:7 NLT) When Jesus died on the Cross, He sacrificed His sinless life for each one He knew would one day come to Him. Please think about that for a minute. While He certainly loves the whole world,Continue reading “Are You Squandering God’s Greatest Gift?”
Chosen
“Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! Don’t turn away from me in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to You. For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals. My heart is sick, withered like grass, and I have lostContinue reading “Chosen”
The Power of the Table (Part 2)
“For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by itsContinue reading “The Power of the Table (Part 2)”
For Whom Would You Die?
“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed His great love for us by sendingContinue reading “For Whom Would You Die?”
What Is Sin?
“The man didn’t know, for Jesus had disappeared into the crowd. But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, ‘Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.’” (John 5:13-14 NLT) Do you realize that every time you choose your will over God’s you sin? SinContinue reading “What Is Sin?”
A Holy Nation
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9 NLT) Is it safe to sayContinue reading “A Holy Nation”
Walking With Jesus 