“Five days later Ananias, the high priest, arrived with some of the Jewish elders and the lawyer Tertullus, to present their case against Paul to the Governor. When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented the charges against Paul in the following address to the governor: ‘You have provided a long period of peace for usContinue reading “God’s Providence”
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A Prayer For The New Year
*The 15th of each month gives me the pleasure and opportunity to offer another helpful message of loving wisdom from Sylvia Gunter. Please read thoughtfully and prayerfully and let her words bless and guide you in this new year. Blessings, Ed 😊 “We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His willContinue reading “A Prayer For The New Year”
What Moves God’s Heart?
“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) In our harried pace we miss opportunities to grow in our relationship with the Lord, largely because we treat Him like a school project orContinue reading “What Moves God’s Heart?”
Beyond the Visible
“For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT) Do you realize that on many levels the most meaningful aspects of our lives are created and stored in the unseen places of our heart? Can you draw a picture of love? Describe the impact of compassion? Formulate thoughts that can adequatelyContinue reading “Beyond the Visible”
Is Church Boring?
“The master was full of praise, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) The Bible has nearly 200 verses that speak directly to the theme of celebration. The Jews had manyContinue reading “Is Church Boring?”
Struggles
“For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.” (Philippians 1:29-30 NLT) The greatest battlefield for aContinue reading “Struggles”
The Greatest Benefit
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NLT) What is your greatest pleasure? Yeh, I know this couldContinue reading “The Greatest Benefit”
The All-In Prayer
“Someone once told the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody, ‘The world has yet to see what God will do through a man fully consecrated to him.’ Moody took that to heart and dedicated his life to taking the Good News to the world. Can you imagine if Christians all around the world took on thatContinue reading “The All-In Prayer”
Prayer for Our Nation
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end.” (Isaiah 9:6-7a NLT) *I first saw this prayer by Dr. Glenn Sunshine inContinue reading “Prayer for Our Nation”
Are You Sure It’s Time?
“Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him!” (Matthew 6:8 NLT) Time is a tricky thing, isn’t it? When we’re with someone we love and/or doing something we love to do, time flies, but when we’re in pain or doing something we really don’t like doing,Continue reading “Are You Sure It’s Time?”
Walking With Jesus 