*Please allow this timely message from Ron Hutchcraft to challenge you as it challenged me. Keeping our focus on Jesus is critical at all times, but especially when sharing Him with others. Blessings, Ed 😊 Our friends Marv and Annie were with us at a convention in Chicago. They’re from Denver; I was in myContinue reading “Gospel Without Detours”
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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”
Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)
“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5 NLT) As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the issue isn’t simply salvation from sin, it’s deliverance from death. The issue at stake in whether weContinue reading “Do You Believe in Prayer? (Part 2)”
Profession of Faith
“But now God has shown us a way to be made right with Him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is for everyone who believes, noContinue reading “Profession of Faith”
Trust
“In Your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. God’s way is perfect. All the Lords’ promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God isContinue reading “Trust”
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”
When Good Friday Gets Personal
*Obviously Good Friday has passed, but when I read this message by Ron Hutchcraft yesterday, it was just too good not to share. Hope it’s as meaningful to you as it was to me. Blessings, Ed 😊 Twenty-three marks on the wall of his four-by-four prison cell told the story. It had just been threeContinue reading “When Good Friday Gets Personal”
The Storm That Stops Us
By Ron Hutchcraft *Please allow these powerful words of Ron Hutchcraft to challenge and inspire you. Blessings, Ed 😊 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport didn’t get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O’Hare, of course. I’ve sat inContinue reading “The Storm That Stops Us”
The Way to Heaven
“Jesus told them, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6 NLT) In response to the disciples’ inquiry as to the “way” to where Jesus was going, He quickly responded that He WAS the way. And just to be clear, Jesus wasContinue reading “The Way to Heaven”
What Is Jesus Worth to You?
“After some discussion they finally decided to buy the potter’s field, and they made it into a cemetery for foreigners. That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood. This fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah that says, ‘They took the thirty pieces of silver – the price at which He was valuedContinue reading “What Is Jesus Worth to You?”
Walking With Jesus 