“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corruptingContinue reading “Personal Holiness”
Tag Archives: Scripture
Are Failures Final?
“But in spite of this, the people kept sinning. Despite His wonders, they refused to trust Him. So He ended their lives in failure, their years in terror.” (Psalm 78:32-33 NLT) This despicable chapter in the children of Israel’s lives serves as a reminder to us of the tremendous gift of grace the Lord JesusContinue reading “Are Failures Final?”
The Whisper Of His Ways
*This being the 15th of the month, we again have the privilege of hearing from one of my favorite authors, my sister in Christ, Sylvia Gunter. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Life often holds hope and apprehension in the same hand. We can be grateful for what God has done and still feel uncertain about whatContinue reading “The Whisper Of His Ways”
God’s Plan
“Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until He reveals His plans to His servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7 NLT) All we need to do if we want to know what the Lord is up to is read His Word. He never acts contrary to what He’s explained in Scripture. Amos’ words outline God’s planContinue reading “God’s Plan”
All We Need!
“You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,’ has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seenContinue reading “All We Need!”
Loving God with Our Mind
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of thisContinue reading “Loving God with Our Mind”
Is Your Life Undone?
“Next the devil took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ‘I will give it all to You,’ he said, ‘if You will kneel down and worship me.’ ‘Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him, ‘For the Scriptures say, “YouContinue reading “Is Your Life Undone?”
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”
To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)
“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we much be saved.” (Acts 4:11-12 NLT) Realizing those who believe in the MormonContinue reading “To My Mormon Friends (whom I love, respect, and admire)”
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”
