“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2 NIV) *Please read carefully this third teaching by Pastor Rick Warren on the subject of our Worldview. This is the only time in the four years of offering this blog that I’ve dedicated three straightContinue reading “Four Steps to Strengthening Your Worldview (Part 3)”
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The Power of Promise
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT) The power of a promise rests in the life of the one who makes the promise. As childrenContinue reading “The Power of Promise”
How We Know Truth
“Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, ‘You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” (John 8:31-32 NLT) What is true and what is truth can be two separate things. Something can be true, but notContinue reading “How We Know Truth”
Perspective
“But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Those people belong to this world, so they speak from the world’s viewpoint, and the world listens to them. But weContinue reading “Perspective”
Seeking God
“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you.” (Psalm 63:1) *I joyfully share these Spirit-filled words from Sylvia Gunter today. Please read them with care and attentiveness, as they are life-challenging and life-giving. Blessings, Ed Listen with your spirit to the WordContinue reading “Seeking God”
Our Faith
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.” (Hebrews 10:23 NLT) What is the basis of your faith? There are many “faiths” in the world today, but only one of those faith systems will get you to heaven. But isn’t that awfully “narrow?”Continue reading “Our Faith”
Filtered Faith
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy – full of greed and self-indulgence! You blind Pharisees! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outsideContinue reading “Filtered Faith”
You Are Designed By God
*As I do on the 15th of each month, I’m sharing another beautiful and powerful devotion from Sylvia Gunter. Please allow Syvia’s words to challenge you as the Holy Spirit forms you into your Savior’s image. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 Spirit, listen to God’s Word in Ephesians 2:10. “We are God’s workmanship, created in ChristContinue reading “You Are Designed By God”
Was Jesus a Nice Guy?
“Anyone who hates Me also hates My Father. If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate Me and My Father. This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘TheyContinue reading “Was Jesus a Nice Guy?”
Are They True?
“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – trulyContinue reading “Are They True?”
Walking With Jesus 