Do You Love Pampering?

“So Elijah did as the Lord told him and camped beside the Kerith Brook east of the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land.” (1 Kings 17:5-7Continue reading “Do You Love Pampering?”

Are You Enjoying His 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) Why do you think the first of God’s Commandments is to love Him? This is obviously something Jesus believed and taught, but why? What isContinue reading “Are You Enjoying His Love?”

The Right Thing

“But when they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, the oxen stumbled, and Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the Ark. Then the Lord’s anger was aroused against Uzzah, and He struck him dead because he had laid his hand on the Ark. So Uzzah died there in the presence of God.” (1Continue reading “The Right Thing”

“Carnal” Christian?

“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. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful natureContinue reading ““Carnal” Christian?”

Simple Acts of Obedience

“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ ‘Here I am!’ Moses replied. ‘Do not come any closer,’ the Lord warned. ‘Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. I am the God of your father –Continue reading “Simple Acts of Obedience”

The Great Commandment

“Jesus came and told His disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. AndContinue reading “The Great Commandment”

Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT) As you may be aware, this is the verse that follows the verse with whichContinue reading “Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)”

Going Not Knowing

*Please enjoy this powerful message from Ron Hutchcraft. Blessings, Ed 😊 Mystery rides were part of growing up at our house. Usually it was a Sunday afternoon, and I’d pile our three kids into our car for a ride. I think we explored every corner of our area. And as we did, we discovered overContinue reading “Going Not Knowing”

Power

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16 NLT) What comes first to mind when you think of power? Being a lover of Mustangs, I think of a strong, powerfulContinue reading “Power”

Personality

“Jesus knew what they were thinking, so He asked them, ‘Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts? Is it easier to say “Your sins are forgiven,” or “Stand up and walk”? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.’ Then JesusContinue reading “Personality”