In Control

Some people feel they have to be in control in every situation that comes their way. It gives them a sense of accomplishment. This is good however, because we need leaders that we can depend on to make the right decisions.

When you're in control you don't need anything or anyone. Among other things, faith may even be eliminated. After all, when you have it altogether, you don't need faith.

It's okay to be in control but faith is the positive force required for salvation. And salvation includes eternal life in a place called heaven. So take control and make your decision for Christ now.

Ed Unruh

Identity Theft

If you're concerned about identity theft, you're not alone. With so much computerized information floating over the Internet, your personal identification can easily be stolen.

How about your spiritual identity which was acquired when you accepted Christ as your personal saviour? Is it possible that this could be stolen? No! Your spiritual identity cannot be stolen for it is everlasting (guaranteed) through Jesus Christ (John 6:40).

Yes, personal identity can be stolen, but, praise God, our spiritual identity will never be stolen. And that's because our names have been permanently written in the Book of Life (Rev. 13:8).

Ed Unruh

Trusting God

When we pray, we trust God to answer us. After all, that's the reason we pray. We pray because we need His help and we have no one else to turn to.

He may not answer right away, but we know He will answer. That's why we went to Him in the first place. We don't assume He will answer, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt He will answer.

Ed Unruh

Forgetful?

Have you ever been forgetful? Yes, it happens more often then we want to admit. Do not be discouraged however, and remember no one is perfect.

Even the Apostle Paul in Philippines 3:13 admitted the "one thing I do is forgetting those things which are behind." But then he goes on to say, "I reach forward to those things that lie ahead."

So, maybe it is not all that bad when you have to admit you're forgetful--that's the way God created you. Just be yourself and reach forward to what lies ahead.

Ed Unruh

How to Win a War

A war can be won if every soldier will do the best he or she can do. It all depends on their basic training and how they obey their leader.

The Bible says, "If soldiers keep focused, they will please the one who enlisted them" (2 Tim 2:4). It takes a real team effort at all times to obtain victory.

The war referred to in this verse is the war against satanic forces that continue to be active in this world today. In order to win a war against these forces, we need to focus on God as our leader. Then, and only then will we win the war.

Ed Unruh

Witnessing

When we witness to our neighborhood it is something that comes straight from the Bible in John 16:8. This is where Jesus said to His disciples that the Holy Spirit would set forth the truth on those who were outside the truth of the gospel.

Also, when we witness to those in our neighborhood, the Holy Spirit will have their hearts and ears open to us so we won't be doing it on our own.

So, when the opportunity presents itself, don't hesitate to witness, you'll be glad you did.

Ed Unruh

High Definition

Everything today is going high tech. A television converter box has to be purchased or you will have no reception. Even the weather forecast is brought to us in High definition. Our world is being taken over by H.D.

We who accepted Christ as our personal Saviour received something far better than high definition. We received the ultimate: God's Higher Source of Power. And when it was acquired it did not include a converter box. We received it as is and it has a lifetime guarantee.

Ed Unruh

Trouble

Are you going through a time of trouble? If you are, you're not alone. In fact, the Word of God clearly states in Matt. 6:34, "You can expect trouble," and in the same verse God says He will take care of your tomorrows.

There is so much going on in this world today, it is far from being perfect. In fact, no day will will ever be perfect here on earth. We have unemployment and so many other problems today.

But, we can take each one of these problems to God in prayer and by His grace, he will get us through them. He always has in the past and He will this time as well.

Ed Unruh