Posts with the tag “willingness”
Obedience, Not Perfection
by Ed Newton on November 14th, 2024
"And Samuel said, 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.'" - 1 Samuel 15:22 We tend to think that God uses the people who seem to have it all together. The ones who look righteous, who know the right words to say, and who have a clean track record. But God... Read More
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Tuning In to God's Whispers
by Ed Newton on February 24th, 2024
"Today, if only you would hear his voice, 'Do not harden your hearts.'" - Psalm 95:7-8 In the midst of our busy lives, God is a constant communicator. His messages, like gentle whispers, resonate through our existence. The challenge lies not in God's willingness to speak but in our ability to listen. Today, let's heed the call to attune our hearts and not miss the profound messages God is speaki... Read More
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Trusting God One Step at a Time
by Ed Newton on February 18th, 2024
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Psalm 119:105 In the journey of faith, God doesn't demand that we see the entire picture. Instead, He invites us to take one step at a time, trusting that He will provide for us along the way. Psalm 118:105 reminds us, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Just think about the analogy of a lamp lighting your path. The lig... Read More
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