Posts with the tag “hearts”

Clear Hearing
by Ed Newton on November 19th, 2023
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" - Isaiah 30:21   Amidst the busyness and clamor of life, there is profound significance in the ability to hear God's voice with clarity. It is a connection that offers guidance, comfort, and assurance as we journey through life. God's voice serves as a guiding presence, ak...  Read More
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Faithful Integrity
by Ed Newton on September 14th, 2023
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'" - 1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV)   Today, I want to challenge you to be a person of integrity, someone who does the right thing even when no one is looking. Our character is not def...  Read More
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Equipped for Victory: Overcoming Sin from Within
by Ed Newton on August 17th, 2023
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) - "His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."   As believers, we have been equipped with everything we need to overcome sin. God's divine power, made available to us through our relationship with Him, empowers us to live a godly life and resist the temptations that come our way. Thou...  Read More
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The Transformative Power of Consistent Connection
by Ed Newton on July 26th, 2023
 "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." - James 4:8a   There are moments when spending time with God feels like an uphill battle. The busyness of life, distractions, and weariness can tempt us to neglect our spiritual connection. However, it's in those moments when we choose to seek God even when we don't feel like it that something beautiful can happen. Let's explore the transformative...  Read More
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Transformed from Within
by Ed Newton on July 25th, 2023
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17   In a world that often focuses on external changes, it's essential to understand that true transformation begins from within. God has the power to change us from the inside out, reshaping our hearts, minds, and souls. Let's explore the profound work of God in our lives and embra...  Read More
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Speak Up: God is Listening
by Ed Newton on June 18th, 2023
"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:12   Have you ever felt like no one is listening to you? Maybe you've been talking to your friends or family about something important and they just don't seem to get it. It can be frustrating and make us feel like our words don't matter. But, let me tell you something, God is always listening. Jeremiah 29:...  Read More
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Obedience Through Prayer
by Ed Newton on October 28th, 2022
“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” - Matthew 6:6  If you want to follow God, it is going to require obedience. When you obey God, you are showing God that you love Him. As we have learned over the last couple of days, loving God is the greatest commandment of all. And there ...  Read More
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The Hard Truth
by Ed Newton on September 12th, 2022
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” - 2 Timothy 3:16   Yesterday, I asked you the question, “Are you a prophet?” Has God given you a truth or placed something inside of you that He wants you to share with the world? God does not put these things on our hearts for us to keep them to ourselves. God wants ...  Read More
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A Hard Fall
by Ministry Support on June 8th, 2022
“…The purpose is that none of you will be inflated with pride in favor of one person over another. For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn’t receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:6-7).How many times have we won an award or had a major accomplishment, but our egos become too inflated as a result?The moment we are on the mountain top, that’s when we are most positioned to fall. When God g...  Read More
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The Innkeeper of Our Hearts
by Ministry Support on December 9th, 2021
“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:6-7 There’s no room in the inn. When we think about the Christmas story, sometimes we can’t help but think about the innkeeper who told Mary and Joseph that there was no room for ...  Read More
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