“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) While these are helpful words, are these the verses we’d likely turn to when seeking to comfort someone at a time of great loss? Likely not, but IContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving”
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Leaving the Life-Saving Station
By: Ron Hutchcraft *I found Ron’s interesting perspective on a very vital topic inspiring and convicting and believe it’s well worth reading. Blessings, Ed 😊 There’s a stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina that’s known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because hundreds of ships have been lost there over the centuries. SoContinue reading “Leaving the Life-Saving Station”
Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence
By: Debbie Wuthnow *While I’ve been familiar with Debbie Wuthnow’s vital ministry as President of iVoterGuide, I just came across this article by her and thought it fitting as Americans to read as we focus on our Independence Day celebration. Blessings, Ed 😊 On June 19, 1865, news of the Union victory finally reached GalvestonContinue reading “Early Contributions of African Americans to Independence”
No Fear of Judgment
“For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him. There is no judgment against anyone whoContinue reading “No Fear of Judgment”
Why Saving Private Ryan was Chuck Colson’s Favorite Movie
By: Chuck Colson *Let this moving message by Chuck Colson challenge and inspire you on this Memorial Day when we remember the sacrifices of so many who gave their lives for our freedom. Blessings, Ed 😊 2 Samuel records a lament composed by David for Saul and Jonathan after they died in battle. “How theContinue reading “Why Saving Private Ryan was Chuck Colson’s Favorite Movie”
A Life That Matters
*Please allow this challenging message by Ron Hutchcraft to move you as it did me. Blessings, Ed 😊 I’m Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “A Life That Matters.” If you do just what comes naturally, you’ll live the kind of life most people do – self-focused, self-centered,Continue reading “A Life That Matters”
Where Are You Headed?
“But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.’ But, it wasContinue reading “Where Are You Headed?”
Who Is a Believer in Christ?
“As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow Me and be My disciple.’ Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed Him.” (Matthew 9:9 NLT) People often wonder what it meant or what it might look like today for someone to respond likeContinue reading “Who Is a Believer in Christ?”
Glory
“Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad – for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to allContinue reading “Glory”
Anger
“And ‘don’t sin by letting anger control you.’ Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT) What makes you angry? And yes, we All get angry, and so we should, because we’d sin by NEVER getting angry. Notice Paul isn’t tellingContinue reading “Anger”
Walking With Jesus 