Tough Decisions

Once again, I made a bad decision, now what do I do? Maybe I should have asked God to help me first. He's the only one who knows the future and what is best for me.

If I trust first in God and then in myself, I should make the right decision every time. In Luke 18:27 Jesus says, "the things that are impossible for us are possible with God". So, when we make a decision, look to God in faith believing. Remember, a right decision is always better than a wrong one.

And so it is, when it comes to making a decision regarding your salvation. For this, there is only one way. That is to believe in Jesus Christ who was resurrected from the dead and when you do, you will have everlasting life (John 3:16).

Ed Unruh

We Have Desires

When you apply for employment you expect to be paid for the work you do. At the time of your interview, benefits will be discussed as well. In the life of the Christian here on earth, desires become benefits.

Let's see what the Bible says about desires. In the book of Colossians, the third chapter, verses 12-14, Paul gives us a run down on the benefits and the desires we will have.

After you read this you may want to consider the life of a Christian. The apostle Paul says we will have the desire to be compassionate and kind, to have patience and gentleness and to have humility and forgiveness. "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity".

Ed Unruh

Ability

Everyone has some ability. What's yours? It's possible that what you're reading right now was written by someone who has the ability to write. Likewise, not everyone has the ability to read, but you do. So, where does our ability come from? Actually, the abilities we have come through a learning process.

Every learning process makes it possible for us to be where we are today. Do you realize how many abilities you use every day and every week? Many abilities are physical and many used, are mental. Without them, you would never make it through the day, let alone, through the week.

Another area in the abilities process are the abilities God provides for us. He has the ability to do more for us. In fact, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13).

Ed Unruh

The Forces of Good and Evil

In the world there is an evil force that needs to be reckoned with. With the evil power it has, we need to be alert to its tempting all the time. However, there is a second force that is able to counteract the evil force and it has all the power needed to eliminate the evil force.

The evil force is Satan who tries to divert us from the good force who is God. Yes, Satan knows what will distract us and he will take advantage of it every chance he gets. So be on guard against the evil force, for he is always there.

When you are tempted by Satan, rebuke him. Let him know that you are a child of God, and he will leave. That's what Jesus did when Satan spoke through Peter in Mark 8:33.

Ed Unruh

Something

Have you ever gotten something for nothing? If you have, you probably paid for it in the long run. Someone once said, "everything nice has its price". If this is true, there may not be something for nothing after all. Did you know "to get something for nothing you never had, you have to do something you never did".

So, what is the something you never did - in order for you to get the something you never had? Could it be that you never accepted the gift of salvation? One thing is for sure, if you're not a born-again Christian, maybe it's the "something" you should have, for the something you never did. (John 3:16).

To obtain salvation there's nothing to do, just accept it, because, Jesus paid for it on the cross. Now you can get the "something" you never had for the "something" you never did.

Ed Unruh

Demand or Desire

When you're at work, does your boss demand you do your work a certain way - or does he ask you in a pleasant manner? Even if it is something in your job description, you would be more willing to do it if he didn't demand it.

At some time in your life you will have to make a decision between two opposing forces in this world. There is a god of confusion who will demand you take control of your life. The other force is described in II Peter 3:9, where it says, "the Lord is patient and desires that everyone will repent" and change their way of life.

When it comes time for you to make your life changing decision, the choice will be up to you. Will you choose the one who demands or the one who desires?

Ed Unruh

In God We Trust

All U.S. currency declares that we in the United States trust in God. On September 11, 2001, terrorists declared war on America and the world. Since then it is evident that the United States has returned to their roots as a strong praying nation.

In God's Word - The Bible, we are reminded to pray for all who are in authority and likewise in places of high responsibility. In this way we can have peace and spend more time in Godly living (I Timothy 2:2).

In 2 Cor. 1:9, we are reminded that we should not trust in ourselves, but trust in God. Let us remember how this country was founded and based on the principle of, "In God We Trust".

Ed Unruh