“After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?’” (John 21:15 NLT) A few days ago, I mentioned a scenario where a beautiful young woman interviewed several young men, finally asking the last among her options: “Would you still marry me if you knew you would neverContinue reading “How Much Do You Love Jesus?”
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Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT) As you may be aware, this is the verse that follows the verse with whichContinue reading “Who Is a Believer In Christ (Part 2)”
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?”
Why Our Hearts Grow Cold
“Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:12-13 BSB) When someone we know well and respect as a person of God falls or fails, it’s discouraging. It seems Biblical standards are so ignored or disregarded in theContinue reading “Why Our Hearts Grow Cold”
Dehydrated People
“Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10 NLT) It’s estimated the average person can survive about 3-4 days without water, but no one can survive in eternity for one second withoutContinue reading “Dehydrated People”
The Danger of Being Religious
*This challenging article by Ron Hutchcraft hits very close to home for all of us who bear the holy Name of Jesus. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read Ron’s convicting words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Years ago I heard a friend tell about a scene from his childhood that he neverContinue reading “The Danger of Being Religious”
Privilege and Pleasure
“He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.” (Psalm 147:10-11 NLT) What brings you the greatest pleasure? Whatever it is, that’s what owns your heart; that’s what you’ll gravitate towardContinue reading “Privilege and Pleasure”
Sin’s Deadly Secret
*Please allow the Lord to open your eyes to the reality of the threat of Satan’s tricks and deceptions in your life as your read this powerful article by Ron Hutchcraft. Blessings, Ed 😃 You may have seen an actor named Iron Eyes Cody in a lot of roles as an Indian. He used toContinue reading “Sin’s Deadly Secret”
Drifting Toward Shadow
“When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He left Judea and returned to Galilee. He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. This fulfilled what God said through the prophet Isaiah: ‘In the land of Zebulun and ofContinue reading “Drifting Toward Shadow”
Why Are We Saved?
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT) Foremost we are saved for intimacy with our Savior. What does thatContinue reading “Why Are We Saved?”
Walking With Jesus 