“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14 NLT) Is God pleased with you this Christmas? Are you at peace? Or are youContinue reading “Wishing You a Christ-centered Christmas!”
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What Do You Want?
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’sContinue reading “What Do You Want?”
How to Get to the Heart of the Problem
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) *On this first of the month Pastor Rick Warren has given us a message that will nourish our soul in today’s message that I pray will bless, challenge, and refresh us. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed I love to garden, andContinue reading “How to Get to the Heart of the Problem”
Why Do We Work?
“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for His return.” (Mark 13 :34 NLT) The workContinue reading “Why Do We Work?”
Extravagant Love
“He gave a mighty shout: ‘Babylon is fallen – that great city is fallen! She has become a home for demons. She is a hideout for every foul spirit, a hideout for every foul vulture and every foul and dreadful animal. For all the nations have fallen because of the wine of her passionate immorality.Continue reading “Extravagant Love”
The Heart of Prayer
“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” (Matthew 21:22 NLT) What do you want most? What is your greatest desire? What is it, if it was yours, would cause you to feel content, complete, whole, like you needed nothing more? A new house? Car? Education? Healing? Citizenship? AContinue reading “The Heart of Prayer”
Marriage and Ministry
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” (Colossians 3:15 NLT) It catches my attention to realize the same author to whom the Lord gave insight to write the words of Colossians 1:15ff about the grandeur and majesty of Jesus, also inspired the words of the verse above. It occurs to me that hadContinue reading “Marriage and Ministry”
Christ’s Worth
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see – such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authoritiesContinue reading “Christ’s Worth”
Out of Work?
“Then the young lions roar for their prey, stalking the food provided by God. At dawn they slink back into their dens to rest. Then people go off to their work, where they labor until evening.” (Psalm: 104:21-23 NLT) Earning a living is part of the fabric of being a human being. Across the centuries,Continue reading “Out of Work?”
How Much Do You Love God?
“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.”’” (Mark 12:29 NLT) How do you measure love? If I asked youContinue reading “How Much Do You Love God?”
Walking With Jesus 