Posts with the tag “progress”
Nothing Stays the Same
by Ed Newton on September 17th, 2025
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" – Ecclesiastes 3:1One of the most important truths to understand about life is that nothing is permanent. Seasons change, circumstances shift, and what feels certain today may look completely different tomorrow. This can be both comforting and challenging. Comforting because if you are in a difficult season, it will not l... Read More
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In an Instant
by Ed Newton on September 16th, 2025
"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?" – Jeremiah 32:27God is not limited by time the way we are. We often think in terms of slow progress, gradual improvement, and step-by-step change. And yes, God works that way sometimes. But Scripture also shows us that He can change a person’s situation in an instant. One moment, life looks impossible, and the next, everyt... Read More
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The Progress You Don’t See
by Ed Newton on August 22nd, 2025
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6It’s easy to celebrate when you can see progress. When the numbers go up, when the doors open, when the answer comes. But what about when the needle doesn’t seem to move? What about when you’ve been praying, obeying, and showing up day after day, and it still feels... Read More
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Progress, Not Perfection
by Ed Newton on December 16th, 2023
"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 The journey of faith is not a pursuit of perfection, but rather a path of progress. As followers of Christ, we strive to be like Him, to grow in love, and to live according to His teachings. Yet, we must remember that we will never achieve absolute perf... Read More
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