The Second of 5 Easter Miracles

In Matthew 12:40 we are told that the Son Of Man would be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. After the crucifixion, just 3 days later, the second miracle took place when Jesus Christ rose from death to life, leaving the linen wrappings lying there. The cloth, which had been on His head, was folded neatly in a place by itself (John 20:7).

Ed Unruh

The First of 5 Easter Miracles

In the Garden Of Gethsemane, Jesus pleaded with God, His Father, to take the cup of suffering from Him. During this time a crowd of people came into the garden looking for Jesus. When they found Him, they laid their hands on Him to seize Him. At this moment Peter drew his sword and cut off the ear of one of the high priests slave. Jesus stopped Peter and performed a Miracle by touching the man's ear and healing it.

Ed Unruh

Growing in Faith

What does it take to get faith to grow and what does it take to make weak faith strong? Actually, weak faith can be made strong if we will take the time to work at it.

One of the positive attitudes in life is to look ahead, in fact, Luke 9:62 tells us that we are not to look back. Maybe we can make an exception to this however, because, we have to look back if we want our faith to grow.

If we have been observant of our past life's experiences, we will see how God has provided for us. We will see how God answered our prayers and through these answers, it will be a definite faith-growing experience.

Ed Unruh

Good Times, Bad Times

If you get involved in a fight, what do you do? We can read about one man who had been fighting all day long in the 56th chapter of the book of Psalms. Finally, he went to God and said, "I will put my trust in you."

This man was in a difficult situation, but he made the right decision! Isn't it good to know that we have a God we can go to when we need one?

The Bible tells us in Joshua 1:5, "God will never leave us." That means He's there whether we need Him or not. But, don't wait until you need Him. Always remember to look to God during the good times as well as the bad times. And you will find Him to be there every single time.

Ed Unruh

What's Good About Good Friday?

So often children will question their parents when they are told to do something. On Good Friday, God's son Jesus also questioned His father regarding something He had to do.

Jesus asked His father if He could be spared, from the pain and separation, at the crucifixion He was to experience. But because, He knew it was His father's will, He obeyed Him.

Yes, when Jesus obeyed His father, it was good for all of us. Because He provided the way of salvation for us. And that was through His crucifixion and resurrection that took place at Calvary. That's what is good about Good Friday.

Ed Unruh

God Knows What We Need

In Mark 4:35-41 we read about the time Jesus' disciples were concerned about the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Jesus knew there would be a storm, even before He entered the boat. God also knows when the storms in our life will develop. He is aware of them long before we are and even knows how we will react.

The disciples were afraid and didn't know what to do. However, in faith they called upon Jesus, who knew their need and calmed the sea. Likewise, God knows the storms we are going through. All we have to do, is ask Him to calm our storm and He will, as long as our faith in Him is strong.

Ed Unruh

Refurbished or Rebuilt

To refurbish something means all worn parts have been replaced with new or rebuilt parts and may include a warranty. To rebuild means all parts are replaced with all new parts, and a full guarantee included.

Robert Schuller says, "If you have the faith, God's got the power". Yes, when it comes to power, God has it all. In Revelation 21, we are reminded just how powerful God is, because, His plan is to replace this old world with a new one.

It will not be rebuilt or refurbished in any way, but, created new (see verse five). Then in verse seven we are told, each one of us who overcomes (sin) shall inherit this new world. Have you overcome?

Ed Unruh

The Lion and the Lamb

The month of March is known to come in as a lion and go out as a lamb weather-wise. With the cold winter winds in the beginning of the month and the spring like weather at the end of the month. So far we are experiencing this lion effect this 2009 year, but we will have to wait a couple weeks to see how the end of the month turns out.

In The Bible, Isaiah 11:6 the author predicts what life will be like in Heaven. We are told that the wolf will dwell with the lamb. And the calf and the lion will eat together. Conceivably the lion and the lamb will be together and the lamb will have no fear of the lion. When we think of what Heaven will be like, It's really something we will want to experience. Are you ready for this experience?

Ed Unruh