“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT) Have you ever wanted to quit, give up, throw in the towel? I sure have and I suspect you have also. Life is tiring, struggle is hard, people are difficult, and circumstances can wear us down.Continue reading “Love Perseveres”
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Trust In The Midst of Uncertainty
By Elizabeth Gunter Powell *As I do the 15th of each month, I’m giving you the privilege of being blessed by Sylvia Gunter’s ministry. Today’s devotion is written by her daughter, Elizabeth. If you’d like to learn more about Sylvia and her vital ministry, just click here. Blessings, Ed 😊 The world feels scary andContinue reading “Trust In The Midst of Uncertainty”
Another Look at Death
“But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Just as everyone dies because we all belongContinue reading “Another Look at Death”
How Much Do You Love Jesus?
“After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?’” (John 21:15 NLT) A few days ago, I mentioned a scenario where a beautiful young woman interviewed several young men, finally asking the last among her options: “Would you still marry me if you knew you would neverContinue reading “How Much Do You Love Jesus?”
Ruined By Praise
“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”
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”
Walking With Jesus 