You're Never Alone

There comes a time in everyone's life when they go through times of difficulty. Sometimes it could be a bad decision we've made at a down time in life. Or it could be a decision that was made hurriedly, leaving us with a feeling of loneliness and not knowing what to do next.

There are also times when tragedy steps into our life and we have no control over it. This was the case with Elizabeth Smart when she was captured and held against her will for eighteen months. In an interview with her after her release, she was asked how she survived the ordeal and she said, "I was never alone", implying God was with her the whole time.

Should you have to go through a difficult time in your life, remember, you too are not alone and you will be able to get through it by God's grace.

Ed Unruh

Heaven Is Not An Old People's Home

Some people may think that by the time Jesus returns to take us home to heaven they will be so old they will not be able to enjoy it. You may be old when you die but Jesus has promised us we will have all new bodies, PTL, what could be better than that?

In I Cor. 15:50-52 we read that we will all be changed before we enter into the heavenly realm. We will be changed in a twinkling of an eye. There will be no old people in heaven. It really is something to look forward to.

Ed Unruh

Jealousy and Envy

Have you ever become jealous or envious? Envy will change your attitude unless you keep it in control.

Prior to Jesus' crucifixion, the high priests were envious of Him. Wherever He went, His reputation followed Him. He even claimed to be king of the Jews (Mt. 27:11). For this reason, the high priests were afraid the Romans would take away the power they had over the Jews (John 11:45-48). Because of their envy, the high priests were the first ones at Jesus trial to encourage His crucifixion.

Yes, envy can develop into a driving force that can kill and destroy. It's really something that needs to be kept in control at all times.

Ed Unruh

God's Promise

In Matthew 28:20 God makes a promise when He says, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The author of Psalm 139 confirms the fact when he says, "God is everywhere."

What kind of a god is this? How can he possibly be everywhere at the same time?

The answer is, this god is the God who created the universe and He is omnipresent. So, the next time you want to know where God is, remember this--He is right beside you. If you are a born-again Christian He is in you. God is Love and will keep His promise to be with you always no matter what happens.

Ed Unruh

Estate Planning

In John 14:1-2, Jesus says, "let not your heart be troubled, if you believe in God, you will also believe in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions...and I go to prepare one of these for you."

If you own a home or a mansion here on earth, it will last only so long. However, if you accept Christ as your Saviour, one of the many benefits that will be yours will be to inherit the mansion estate God has promised. That is REAL ESTATE planning.

Ed Unruh

Enemy Protection

When we are at war, the whole nation knows about it. Enlisted soldiers can recognize the enemy through their uniform, however there are times when a suicide bomber is not recognizable. In this case the soldier has little or no protection.

In the spiritual world, there is a similar situation where the enemy is unseen. No matter how we look for him, we will not see him. He is invisible. So how do you fight an unseen enemy?

In the real world, it is impossible to fight an unseen enemy. But in the spiritual world, it is different. For instance, when Satan spoke through Peter, Jesus rebuked Satan (Mt.16:23) and the devil left him. Likewise, when we are tempted by the devil, we have the power of prayer and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God to protect us from the evil one.

Ed Unruh