Lost But Looking Found

*This very frightening message from Ron Hutchcraft should raise our desire to allow the Spirit to search our hearts to verify what we say we believe is what we’re actually living. Blessings, Ed 😊 Occasionally I see this bumper sticker that says, “I brake for antique shops.” I’m not a bumper sticker guy, but IContinue reading “Lost But Looking Found”

An Infinite God

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” (Psalm 147:3-5 NLT) Most of us struggle to wrap our minds around the enormity of our God’s capacity to care, to understand, andContinue reading “An Infinite God”

Struggles

“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” (1 Timothy 4:10 NLT) A few points of clarification before we continue. First, Paul’s struggle wasn’t to gain hope or to meet the demands ofContinue reading “Struggles”

Ignoring, Postponing, and Dying

*Please let these powerful words of Ron Hutchcraft speak to and challenge you as they did me. Each of us has those in our spheres of influence who need this vital message. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our plane was racing down the runway, preparing to take off from Nashville. I was so exhausted, I was alreadyContinue reading “Ignoring, Postponing, and Dying”

Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6 (Part 2)

“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6 (Part 2)”

Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6

“For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened – those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away fromContinue reading “Another Look at Hebrews 6:4-6”

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”

Salvation

“That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joeseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Sovereign Lord, now let Your servant die in peace, as You have promised. IContinue reading “Salvation”

Perfection

“But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 NLT) Are you perfect? What is Jesus asking in the above verse? He’s asking, are you sinless, flawless, perfect in every aspect of your life and being? Of course not! And we’re quick to think: “No one is!” ButContinue reading “Perfection”

The Shock at the End of Our Voyage

*Please allow these powerful words of Ron Hutchcraft to motivate you to know with certainty that you have a right relationship with the Lord, but also, if you are certain that you’re going to heaven, to be more diligent in reaching those in your spheres of influence for the Lord before it’s eternally too late.Continue reading “The Shock at the End of Our Voyage”