“If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” (James 1:26-27 NLT) Everyone is religious, evenContinue reading “Religious?”
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Pray What You’ve Got
“Come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” (Isaiah 55:3 NLT) While the context is a little different, the principle is the same as when Jesus declared in MatthewContinue reading “Pray What You’ve Got”
Living Water?
“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.” (When He said, ‘living water,’ He was speaking ofContinue reading “Living Water?”
Radical Beholder
“Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.” (Psalm 17:15 NLT) King David was a radical beholder of the Lord. Day and night, morning and evening his thoughts were on His Sovereign Lord and Leader of his life. Perhaps that’s the majorContinue reading “Radical Beholder”
A Prayer For Help And Praise For The Answer
*As I do the 15th of each month, I’m offering you the privilege and opportunity to share in the vital ministry of Sylvia Gunter. Please read slowly and carefully, listening to the Spirit as He informs your mind and fills and restores your spirit. Blessings, Ed 😊 Praying Psalm 28 Has there been a timeContinue reading “A Prayer For Help And Praise For The Answer”
Absent or Hidden?
“Then Elisha prayed, ‘O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!’ The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.” (2 Kings 6:17 NLT) Trust in God is stronger than a mighty army! Confidence in GodContinue reading “Absent or Hidden?”
Unanswered or Unoffered?
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,“ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you canContinue reading “Unanswered or Unoffered?”
The Prize Ahead
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) HeavenContinue reading “The Prize Ahead”
Weakness
“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Every human being has weakness in some area or avenue of their life. We canContinue reading “Weakness”
A Good Father
“The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.” (Proverbs 23:24 NLT) The best Father allowed His only Son to give His life on a Cross for the sins of mankind. That kind of love is beyond our comprehension. Why would I say that? Because I’veContinue reading “A Good Father”
Walking With Jesus 