“Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands…Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.” (Psalm 112:1; 6-7 NLT) What does it meanContinue reading “When We Set Our Face Towards God”
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Living Water?
“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.” (When He said, ‘living water,’ He was speaking ofContinue reading “Living Water?”
When Words Fail
“My life is an example to many, because You have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising You; I declare Your glory all day long.” (Psalm 71:7-8 NLT) These words of David resonate with my spirit. As the Lord becomes dearer and my end grows nearer, I find thatContinue reading “When Words Fail”
Loving What Lasts
“Look up to the skies above, and gaze down on the earth below. For the skies will disappear like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing. The people of the earth will die like flies, but My salvation lasts forever. My righteous rule will never end!” (Isaiah 51:6 NLT) WhyContinue reading “Loving What Lasts”
Blessing of Psalm 84
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!” (Psalm 84:1 ESV) *On the 15th of each month I feature a devotional by Sylvia Gunter. Please read with more than your eyes and listen with more than your ears. The Lord is speaking. Are you listening? Blessings, Ed 😊 May you be blessed with theContinue reading “Blessing of Psalm 84”
I Told You so!
“Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.” (Isaiah 48:3 NLT) To me one of the most undeniable proofs of the truth of Scripture is the fulfillment of Prophecy. Through the accounts of God’s messengers the birth of the coming Messiah wasContinue reading “I Told You so!”
Decluttering
“When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with Me where I am.” (John 14:3 NLT) Especially when we’re old, moving is an opportunity to “downsize.” That’s just another word for decluttering or getting rid of things you no longer need or want. It’s also helpful toContinue reading “Decluttering”
A Legacy of Light
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 NLT) Even as followers of the Lord Jesus we can lose our love for and appreciation of His holy light. We don’t think of the light in our homes at night, until they go out.Continue reading “A Legacy of Light”
Why Free Will?
“Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us…So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:26a,27 NLT) There is no one who has a greater measure of free will than God, yetContinue reading “Why Free Will?”
The Life We Seek
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.” (Psalm 16:11 NLT) While physical existence begins at conception, true life, as it was always meant to be lived, doesn’t begin until we meet our Creator and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.Continue reading “The Life We Seek”
Walking With Jesus 