“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT) Have you ever wanted to quit, give up, throw in the towel? I sure have and I suspect you have also. Life is tiring, struggle is hard, people are difficult, and circumstances can wear us down.Continue reading “Love Perseveres”
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Trust In The Midst of Uncertainty
By Elizabeth Gunter Powell *As I do the 15th of each month, I’m giving you the privilege of being blessed by Sylvia Gunter’s ministry. Today’s devotion is written by her daughter, Elizabeth. If you’d like to learn more about Sylvia and her vital ministry, just click here. Blessings, Ed 😊 The world feels scary andContinue reading “Trust In The Midst of Uncertainty”
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”
“How Can I Be Sure There Even IS a Heaven?”
“Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders. And they sang in a mighty chorus: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered – to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory andContinue reading ““How Can I Be Sure There Even IS a Heaven?””
When We Lose Our Way
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NLT) Security on our journey with the Lord Jesus grows out of trust in the One who is leading us. To waver in our trustContinue reading “When We Lose Our Way”
Are You All In?
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be My follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” (Matthew 16:24 NLT) What’s the Lord prompting you to do, be, or say that is unusual or out of your proverbial “comfort zone?” Lead a class?Continue reading “Are You All In?”
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”
The Open Way
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) Following a path, especially at night, even with a light can be difficult. Yet it seems as we grow in the Lord, we have this mistaken idea that our way as a believer should be paved andContinue reading “The Open Way”
When Human Help Isn’t the Answer
‘So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16 NLT) There are times in our life when human effort is not enough, when human resources fall short. Even when others areContinue reading “When Human Help Isn’t the Answer”
As the Day Begins
“Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You.” (Psalm 143:8 NLT) How do you begin your day? Startled by the alarm, do you jump out of bed without giving the Lord a thought? I sure hope not. InContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
Walking With Jesus 