*As I do the 15th of each month, I’m featuring a devotional message by Sylvia Gunter. May her words encourage, inspire, and motivate you as they have me. Blessings, Ed 😊 You may be standing in a desperate situation in the battle of a lifetime. You may feel that you are in the darkest stormContinue reading “Dry Bones Praying”
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When Character Is Formed
“Then He sent someone to Egypt ahead of them – Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” (Psalm 105:17-19 NLT) According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary character is definedContinue reading “When Character Is Formed”
What Is Jesus Worth to You?
“After some discussion they finally decided to buy the potter’s field, and they made it into a cemetery for foreigners. That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood. This fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah that says, ‘They took the thirty pieces of silver – the price at which He was valuedContinue reading “What Is Jesus Worth to You?”
When Words Aren’t Needed
“So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees.” (1 Kings 18:42 ESV) The context of the above verse suggests Elijah was praying as he “put his face between hisContinue reading “When Words Aren’t Needed”
Who Would Be Changed?
“One day Jesus told His disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. ‘There was a judge in a certain city,’ He said, ‘who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, “Give me justice in this dispute with myContinue reading “Who Would Be Changed?”
Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided inContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)”
Quiet Faithfulness
“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for He who calls you is faithful.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLT) We live in a noisy world. There isContinue reading “Quiet Faithfulness”
Evangelism
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT) Evangelism at its core is simply telling others the Good News of who Jesus is, whatContinue reading “Evangelism”
Trust Born from Surrender
“O people of Judah and Jerusalem, surrender your pride and power. Change your hearts before the Lord, or My anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins.” (Jeremiah 4:4 NLT) Surrendering is a very hard concept for most of us. War is costly and there are always casualties, but implicit inContinue reading “Trust Born from Surrender”
Upon What Is Your Faith Built?
“But the officer said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have You come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed…When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, ‘I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith likeContinue reading “Upon What Is Your Faith Built?”
Walking With Jesus 