If you are a child of God and you feel like an ordinary person, just how do you go about changing that feeling? One way to do it is found in God's Word, The Bible, in Joshua 1:9.
In this verse, God says to Joshua, "I am with you wherever you go." What does this mean? It means no matter where we go--if it is around the block or around the world--God will still be with us, just as He was with Joshua.
No matter where we go or what we do, God is always there. And when God is with someone, that person is not just an ordinary person anymore, they are always special.
Ed Unruh
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
One Day at a Time
If you are related to a billionaire, or depending on your next paycheck to cover your rent, or house payment - it is still wise to take one day at a time.
Marilyn Carlson Nelson* says, "each day is a gift from God and each moment is a gift from God". She is basically saying, God is the giver of our days and our moments.
In God's Word, The Bible, it says, "Don't be anxious about tomorrow...live one day at a time" (Matt. 6:34). If we could see into the future as God can, we would be totally overwhelmed. And then we would realize how much better it is for us to take one day at a time.
*Marilyn Carlson Nelson is the daughter of billionaire Curt Carlson, known worldwide for his Radisson Hotel chain, TGI Fridays and Country Harvest Restaurants.
Ed Unruh
Marilyn Carlson Nelson* says, "each day is a gift from God and each moment is a gift from God". She is basically saying, God is the giver of our days and our moments.
In God's Word, The Bible, it says, "Don't be anxious about tomorrow...live one day at a time" (Matt. 6:34). If we could see into the future as God can, we would be totally overwhelmed. And then we would realize how much better it is for us to take one day at a time.
*Marilyn Carlson Nelson is the daughter of billionaire Curt Carlson, known worldwide for his Radisson Hotel chain, TGI Fridays and Country Harvest Restaurants.
Ed Unruh
Monday, March 24, 2008
Encouraging Others
In Romans 1:16 we read, "the only way for a person to get to heaven is through God's plan of salvation." Let us not be ashamed, or hesitate to encourage others to come to Christ. We are all here on this earth for a reason, and that reason is to do God's will, which is to witness for Him.
If you have never done it before, start by telling those you come in contact with what God has done for you in your daily life. Tell them how God has protected you and blessed you. A good way to gain confidence is to pray for God to make you aware of just one opportunity each day. Then you have to watch for that opportunity and you will be surprised how easy it will be to witness.
Sometimes just a word or two of encouragement is all that is necessary. After you do this a few times, you'll be encouraged, because you have encouraged others. Remember - "The next person you meet, May need to meet Christ".
Ed Unruh
If you have never done it before, start by telling those you come in contact with what God has done for you in your daily life. Tell them how God has protected you and blessed you. A good way to gain confidence is to pray for God to make you aware of just one opportunity each day. Then you have to watch for that opportunity and you will be surprised how easy it will be to witness.
Sometimes just a word or two of encouragement is all that is necessary. After you do this a few times, you'll be encouraged, because you have encouraged others. Remember - "The next person you meet, May need to meet Christ".
Ed Unruh
Monday, March 17, 2008
The 5 Miracles of Easter - #5: Everlasting Life
God our Savior desires all men to be saved (I Tim. 2:3-4). And there is only one way this is possible. That is to believe Jesus Christ, God's Son was crucified, was buried, and arose on the third day. If you believe this with all your heart, you will not perish, but will have EVERLASTING LIFE (John 3:16).
It is up to each person individually, to call upon the name of the Lord to be saved (Rom. 10:13). So, if you believe and ask Jesus to come into your heart - when Jesus Christ returns, Everlasting Life will begin.
Ed Unruh
It is up to each person individually, to call upon the name of the Lord to be saved (Rom. 10:13). So, if you believe and ask Jesus to come into your heart - when Jesus Christ returns, Everlasting Life will begin.
Ed Unruh
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Power of One
When you think of physical power, you might visualize a body builder doing what he does best, which would be working out in a physical fitness center. When you think of mental power, you might visualize a student involved in studying.
In both of these visuals we know there are limitations of power. The power of the athlete is limited to his physical condition. And the power of the scholar is limited to his intelligence.
Then there is the real "Power of One" to be considered, and that is the power of our one true God who had no limitations when He created the universe seen in Genesis 1:1. And this creation will be exceeded only by His creation of the celestial kingdom of Heaven, with its streets of pure gold, as shown in Rev. 21:21.
Ed Unruh
In both of these visuals we know there are limitations of power. The power of the athlete is limited to his physical condition. And the power of the scholar is limited to his intelligence.
Then there is the real "Power of One" to be considered, and that is the power of our one true God who had no limitations when He created the universe seen in Genesis 1:1. And this creation will be exceeded only by His creation of the celestial kingdom of Heaven, with its streets of pure gold, as shown in Rev. 21:21.
Ed Unruh
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Options
In our everyday lives, options are available to us in many ways. Even God has options. One option was for each one of us to have the opportunity to know Him. Yes, He chose us to be holy (Eph. 1:4). Now, our option is to choose God and His Son Jesus as our saviour.
No matter what we choose, we still have many options and we can still make our own decisions. God does not tell us what to do or how to do it.
When we go through difficulties, we have the option to go it alone or allow God to help us. Even when we ask Him for His help, there may be detours, but it is okay. God has more options than we do and our options combined with His options will get us through our difficult times.
Ed Unruh
No matter what we choose, we still have many options and we can still make our own decisions. God does not tell us what to do or how to do it.
When we go through difficulties, we have the option to go it alone or allow God to help us. Even when we ask Him for His help, there may be detours, but it is okay. God has more options than we do and our options combined with His options will get us through our difficult times.
Ed Unruh
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The 5 Miracles of Easter - #4: The Interceding of Jesus
We know that God uses all kinds of people in various ways to fulfill His will. And God the Father's will was for His Son Jesus Christ to be crucified.
When Pontius Pilate, the governor, said he was ready to release Jesus, God allowed the crowd outside to demand that His Son be crucified (Mt. 27:17)
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into Heaven. He immediately sat down on the right hand of God the Father and began interceding (Mark 16:19) for all of us even till the day He returns.
Ed Unruh
When Pontius Pilate, the governor, said he was ready to release Jesus, God allowed the crowd outside to demand that His Son be crucified (Mt. 27:17)
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into Heaven. He immediately sat down on the right hand of God the Father and began interceding (Mark 16:19) for all of us even till the day He returns.
Ed Unruh
Monday, March 10, 2008
The 5 Miracles of Easter: #3 - The Resurrection
In Matthew 12:40, we read that "the Son of Man (Jesus) will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." As it was predicted, on the third day after His crucifixion, Jesus Christ rose from death to life, resurrected from the tomb, leaving the linen grave clothes lying where He had been laid.
Ed Unruh
Ed Unruh
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Ocean Waves
Whenever you have an opportunity to walk along an ocean beach, you will see how the wind directs the waves, bringing them onto the beach one after the other.
God's blessings are just like the waves of the ocean. When one blessing is received, another one is right behind.
In Matthew 8:26 we are reminded of the time when Jesus was on the Sea of Galilee. He spoke to the wind and the waves and the storm ceased. So, let us praise God - not only for the way He controls the wind and waves of the ocean, but for the many blessings we receive from Him.
Ed Unruh
God's blessings are just like the waves of the ocean. When one blessing is received, another one is right behind.
In Matthew 8:26 we are reminded of the time when Jesus was on the Sea of Galilee. He spoke to the wind and the waves and the storm ceased. So, let us praise God - not only for the way He controls the wind and waves of the ocean, but for the many blessings we receive from Him.
Ed Unruh
Monday, March 3, 2008
The Five Miracles of Easter - Miracle #2: The Stone Removed
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James came to the tomb with spices to anoint the body of Jesus, which was their custom. When they arrived, the women found the stone was rolled away (Luke 24:2). With the stone removed, they were able to go in the tomb and see that it was empty.
Ed Unruh
Ed Unruh
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