“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 NLT) Our faith in Jesus, while very personal, should never be private. Prayer on the other hand, while it certainly can and should beContinue reading “When You Pray”
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Doing the Impossible!
“As they approached, Jesus said, ‘Now here is a genuine son of Israel – a man of complete integrity.’ ‘How do you know about me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, ‘I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.’ Then Nathanael exclaimed, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God – the King ofContinue reading “Doing the Impossible!”
Learning Dependence on the Lord
“David sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my refuge,Continue reading “Learning Dependence on the Lord”
The Power of Positive Praying
*Having often used quotes from Pastor Rick Warren, he is certainly no stranger to my blog, but this devotional on prayer was just too good not to share in its entirety. Hopefully it will be as helpful and as meaningful to you as it was to me. Blessings, Ed 😊 “And this is my prayer:Continue reading “The Power of Positive Praying”
Where’s Your Confidence?
“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him. And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we alsoContinue reading “Where’s Your Confidence?”
The Sin That Leads to Death
“If you see a Christian brother or sister sinning in a way that does not lead to death, you should pray, and God will give that person life. But there is a sin that leads to death, and I am not saying you should pray for those who commit it. All wicked actions are sin,Continue reading “The Sin That Leads to Death”
Excuses
*I have often used portions of the beautiful prayers of my friend Ray Majoran, but this prayer so moved and challenged me that I had to share it in its entirety. Let the Lord use Ray’s words to bless you as they did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 “Jesus replied with this story: “A man preparedContinue reading “Excuses”
The Ultimate Killer (Part 2)
“Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. ‘I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Your enemies will be right in your own household!’ If you love your fatherContinue reading “The Ultimate Killer (Part 2)”
Reflecting On the Worth of Christ
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which isContinue reading “Reflecting On the Worth of Christ”
Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up
By Ron Hutchcraft *Knowing that many of you who read these words each day have loved ones and friends for whom you are praying, some for many years, please be encouraged by Ron’s powerful words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Ten more minutes and my wife would have never been born. The story that changed everything isContinue reading “Why It Is Too Soon to Give Up”
Walking With Jesus 