“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”
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Life Is Terminal!
“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting forContinue reading “Life Is Terminal!”
Who’s Your Ruler?
“Do not let sin control the way you live, do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as anContinue reading “Who’s Your Ruler?”
Discovery
“Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God? If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. For the Scriptures tell us, ‘Abraham believed God, and God countedContinue reading “Discovery”
Helping Others Live
By: Ron Hutchcraft *Ron Hutchcraft’s heart for the lost inspires and encourages me to do all within my power to reach everyone I possibly can. Let this article inspire you. Blessings, Ed 😊 I first learned about the United States Life-Saving Service years ago on a family vacation. We got to see a life-saving stationContinue reading “Helping Others Live”
Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5 NLT) As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the issue isn’t simply salvation from sin, it’s deliverance from death. The issue at stake in whether weContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)”
Is It Possible?
“Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, ‘How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!’ This amazed them. But Jesus said again, ‘Dear children, it is very hard to enter the Kingdom of God. In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of aContinue reading “Is It Possible?”
Awe!
“Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. For when He spoke, the world began! It appeared at His command. (Psalm 33:8-9 NLT) When the Lord speaks, important things happen! When the Lord speaks, it just makes sense that we should listen! As impressive as Creation is, theContinue reading “Awe!”
God’s Guarantee
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” (John 11:25-26 NLT) Death is a promise God made to Adam and Eve in the Garden andContinue reading “God’s Guarantee”
When We Set Our Face Towards God
“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”
Walking With Jesus 