The Whisper Of His Ways

*This being the 15th of the month, we again have the privilege of hearing from one of my favorite authors, my sister in Christ, Sylvia Gunter. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Life often holds hope and apprehension in the same hand. We can be grateful for what God has done and still feel uncertain about whatContinue reading “The Whisper Of His Ways”

God and Neighbor

“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. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “God and Neighbor”

Is Worship Feeding You?

“Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” (Psalm 29:2 NLT) The sole purpose of worship is to give the Lord glory, honor and praise. The resultant “feelings” derived from our surrendered heart are personal, private and irrespective of the setting in which we findContinue reading “Is Worship Feeding You?”

Praying What Is True

“Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which He could be arrested. They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with Him. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we know how honest You are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartialContinue reading “Praying What Is True”

Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Jennifer Patterson *We’re often confused when it comes to “political” topics and believe we should tread lightly for fear it will distract us from our attention to more vital “spiritual” things. Our religious freedom IS a very spiritual issue and should be seen and understood clearly in its proper context.Continue reading “Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds”

Desperate for An Answer

By: Ron Hutchcraft *Having been on 3 Missions trips I relate to the heart of Ron’s message in this challenging article. Please read with more than a cursory glance, but with the possibility of you going on a trip if you never have. Missions’ trips are not just for teens. Definitely food for thought. Blessings,Continue reading “Desperate for An Answer”

Are You Spiritually Dehydrated?

*Every 15th of the Month I feature a devotional from Sylvia Gunter. Her heart for the Lord and for prayer is contagious, so, I’m always glad to share a fresh word from Sylvia. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 For many of us, the summer heat has settled in with a vengeance, and we are constantly beingContinue reading “Are You Spiritually Dehydrated?”

Freedom and Duty

“So the commander went over and asked Paul, ‘Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?’ ‘Yes, I certainly am,’ Paul replied. ‘I am, too,’ the commander muttered, ‘and it cost me plenty!’ Paul answered, ‘But I am a citizen by birth!’” (Acts 22:27-28 NLT) Citizenship is a key ingredient in the issue of freedom. SomeContinue reading “Freedom and Duty”

Is Your Life Undone?

“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to You,’ he said, ‘if You will kneel down and worship me.’ ‘Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him, ‘For the Scriptures say, “YouContinue reading “Is Your Life Undone?”

Selective Hearing

“You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.”Continue reading “Selective Hearing”