“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9a NLT) No one is perfect except Jesus. Everyone of us as human beings is flawed and comes up short in some way. The issue isContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
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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”
What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As theContinue reading “What Does It Mean to “Confess” and “Believe”?”
The Path of Sin
“Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36 NLT) The above words to Jesus’ Jewish listeners wereContinue reading “The Path of Sin”
Guilt
“For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.” (James 2:10 NLT) Guilt and condemnation are our lifelong companions, to some extent, even after coming to the Lord. But in Revelation 12:10 the Bible says of Satan: “For the accuserContinue reading “Guilt”
The Bridge to Forgiveness
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15 NLT) The bridge to forgiveness is wide and inclusive, but when we refuse to forgive others the way onto that bridge is blocked to us.Continue reading “The Bridge to Forgiveness”
How to Live in Light of Eternity
By: Rick Warren *This helpful article by Rick Warren comes from the heart of God and should be taken to heart by each of us. Please read with an ear to the Father’s heart. Blessings, Ed 😊 “For as you know Him better, He will give you, through His great power, everything you need forContinue reading “How to Live in Light of Eternity”
God’s Commandments
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.” (Psalm 16:11 NLT) These powerful words of David are reminders of what we can cling to in these days of uncertainty. However, we too often read over words like these in theContinue reading “God’s Commandments”
Another Look at Trials
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT) Satan’s goal is to tie us to this world, and he does that by feeding our love of sin.Continue reading “Another Look at Trials”
Dangerously Blind
By: Ron Hutchcraft *Ron is hitting very close to home with this insightful and moving message. Please read slowly and carefully, as the Lord has more here than we’ll see if we rush through. Blessings, Ed 😊 New York City is a bit of a shock to any first-time visitor. It’s especially jarring for someoneContinue reading “Dangerously Blind”
