“The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, ‘It’s the voice of a god, not of a man!’ Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.” (Acts 12:22-23 NLT) Everyone lovesContinue reading “Ruined By Praise”
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When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) What does it mean to love anything or anyone? There are people I love very much, but how do you really measure love? Isn’t itContinue reading “When Jesus Is Your Supreme Love”
Love One Another
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.” (John 13:34:35 NLT) Some of my deepest hurt and most long-lasting pain has been inflicted by fellowContinue reading “Love One Another”
A Letter to My Neighbor
“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.” The second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No otherContinue reading “A Letter to My Neighbor”
30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 2 of 3)
By Trent Griffith *If you missed part 1, please go back and read it before going further. Blessings, Ed 😊 6. Where covenant love builds intimate and durable marriages. “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous” (Hebrews 13:4).Continue reading “30 Distinguishing Marks of a Godly Home (Part 2 of 3)”
The Future of the Church
“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. When Jesus saw what was happening, He was angry with His disciples. He said to them, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of GodContinue reading “The Future of the Church”
Giving
“He looked at them and said, ‘Go show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, ‘Praise God!’ He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him for what He had done. ThisContinue reading “Giving”
Priorities
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) As vitally important as it is to share the Lord Jesus with those who are lost in our spheres of influence, it will never be effective unless and until we get these twoContinue reading “Priorities”
How Much Do You Love God?
“For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believed in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT) Rick Warren shared this story in a recent devotion: “A while back, a man came into my office and said, ‘I’m a Christian,Continue reading “How Much Do You Love God?”
Punching Holes in the Darkness
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deedsContinue reading “Punching Holes in the Darkness”
Walking With Jesus 