money

“Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life. Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.” (Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 NLT) Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 6:9-10 often surface at any discussion of money when he writes: “but people who longContinue reading “Money”

No Danger of War

“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” (Matthew 13:44 NLT) Jesus’ illustration of the treasure in a field gives us great insight into what it meansContinue reading “No Danger of War”

What Makes a Person Good?

“As Jesus was starting out on His way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to Him, knelt down, and asked, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘Why do you call Me good’ Jesus asked. ‘Only God is truly good.’” (Mark 10:17-18 NLT) This is the story of the rich manContinue reading “What Makes a Person Good?”

Darkness to Light

“For once your were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.” (Ephesians 5:8-9 NLT) Notice a few things about the above verse that are easy to miss. First, before we cameContinue reading “Darkness to Light”

Have You Stepped In?

“They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.” (2 Corinthians 8:5 NLT) Recently Dr. David Jeremiah, in one of his Turning Point devotionals, wrote: “One day when twelve-year-old David Grant went with his fatherContinue reading “Have You Stepped In?”

Wishing You a Christ-centered Christmas!

“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!”

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”