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The Threshold – 2025…

Good morning! As we stand on the threshold of a new year, let’s embrace the hope that comes from knowing God’s mercies are new every morning. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

Because of the Lord’s great love, we’re are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.   Lamentations 3:22-23

This New Year’s Day finds us all in different places. Some are holding onto precious memories of answered prayers, while others are quietly wiping away tears. Some just dont care. Some are celebrating breakthroughs, while others are still waiting, hoping, trusting. But here’s what makes this moment more than just another turn of the calendar: God’s faithfulness doesn’t end with December.

Think of every morning this past year—through the victories and valleys, the laughter and losses—His love remained steady. When your faith was strong, He was faithful. When your faith faltered, He was faithful still. Not once did His mercy run dry. Not once did His grace need rationing.

And tomorrow? His compassion awaits as fresh as the sunrise—not recycled grace or leftover love, but new mercies perfectly chosen for each moment you’ll face. This isn’t about starting over; it’s about stepping forward with a God whose faithfulness never ends.

Dear Father, As the curtain opens on this new year, I bring You all that’s in my heart—the joy, the sorrow, the gratitude, the regrets. Thank You for being with me through it all. Your faithfulness has been my constant, and Your mercies are new every morning. As I look ahead, help me to let go of the past and to trust in Your promises. Fill me with courage and peace, Lord, and guide me to walk through this new year hand-in-hand with You, reflecting Your love in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

If You Hear – Today…

There’s a story in the rabbinic writings about the coming of Jesus. A man comes to the Prophet Elijah and asks, “Where can I find Jesus?” Elijah answers, “You’ll find Him at the city gates with the sick, the lepers, and the lame healing them.”

The man runs off but then later returns. “Did you find the Jesus?” Elijah asks. “Yes,” says the man. “But he lied to me. I asked Jesus, “When are You going to come and save Your people, bring redemption, and set up Your Kingdom of peace and everlasting righteousness?”

He told me, “Today!” Elijah looked at the man and said, “He spoke the truth! As it is written, today, if you hear.” These are the same words quoted in the Book of Hebrews regarding Jesus and you.

So, when will Jesus come and bring peace in your life? When will you find His joy, know victory, and overcome? Today, if you hear. Jesus comes today for those who hear.

So receive the good news by faith and the joy, peace, and abundant life will come. But it all begins… today, if you hear.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.  Revelation 3:20

Today, truly listen and truly hear what the Word of God has for your life.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Power of The Tongue…

Good morning! Today, let’s explore the incredible power of our words and how they can shape our lives and the lives of those around us.

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21

Grandfather used to tell me – be sure to engage your brain before you let loose with your tongue. We sometimes say, “They’re just words,” as if they’re weightless, harmless things. But think about words that have shaped your own story: that encouragement that kept you going, that criticism that still stings, that “I love you” that changed everything. Our words carry weight—to build up or tear down to bring life or death.

This isn’t just about speaking positively. It’s about understanding that every word we speak plants something in someone’s heart—including our own. When we speak hope into despair, peace into chaos, and love into loneliness, we’re not just making noise. We’re creating spaces where God’s grace can grow.

Think of Jesus—how He spoke life into death, worth into shame, hope into despair. Our words might not raise the dead, but they can revive a broken spirit, restore a shattered confidence, and rekindle a fading faith. Every conversation is an opportunity to be His voice in someone’s story.

Today, choose words that bring life. Someone in your world might need them more than you know.

Dear Heavenly Father, I confess that my words often fall short. Sometimes, they wound instead of healing and discourage instead of uplift. Forgive me. You’ve shown me that my tongue holds the power of life and death, and today, I lay that power at Your feet. Fill me with Your Spirit, Lord. Transform my speech. Make my words a reflection of Your heart—full of grace, seasoned with truth, overflowing with love. Help me to speak life into a world that desperately needs it. Help me to be more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Of All Things…

Hebrews says that God is the builder of everything. In other words, when you see leaves, butterflies, or flowers, they have a builder. The most complex HDTV can not compare to the complexity of the human eye.

The most complex stereo system can not compare to the complexity of the human ear. All the electrical systems known to man can not compare to the complexity of one human cell. The most complex computer ever devised by human intelligence can not compare to the complexity of the human brain.

So why would anybody believe that these things came about by accident? Would you believe a TV came about with no builder? Would an atheist believe it? Of course not.

So which is more ridiculous? The fact is that God is the builder of everything. So be strong in that and rejoice in the fact that He also built you. He gave His life for you, and He’s now building your life into something good and precious.

So let Him build you. And be built up, because God is The Builder of everything. How much more so your life?

Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.  Hebrews 3:4

Today, take time to appreciate all the wonderful things of God’s creation.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

A Gentle Powr…

Today, let’s choose gratitude as our guide. Let’s actively express appreciation for the people and simple joys that surround us. Psalm 9:1 inspires us to acknowledge and celebrate God’s goodness.

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1

In a world that prizes big, bold displays, gratitude offers a gentle power – a whisper of the heart that nourishes us at the deepest level and calls forth the presence of God.

Gratitude doesn’t always require grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a silent thank you for the feel of sunlight on your skin, a whispered prayer of appreciation for a loved one’s presence, or the flicker of gratitude for another breath. These small acts might seem insignificant, yet they possess a transformative strength.

Imagine a plant receiving water – not in a torrential downpour but a slow, steady drip. Gratitude works similarly. As we intentionally cultivate thankfulness, even amidst difficult seasons, our spirits are sustained and refreshed. It softens our hearts, inviting God’s presence to dwell within us more deeply.

The beauty of gratitude is that everyone can practice it. Whether we shout our thanks from a rooftop or whisper it quietly in our darkest hour – God hears. Gratitude is more than words; it’s an orientation of the heart – a constant choice to recognize His love and faithfulness, which ultimately transforms us from the inside out.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You with an open heart, longing to see Your goodness all around me. Gratitude is Your precious gift, but sometimes my eyes are clouded and my spirit grows weary. Ignite within me a deep and abiding thankfulness. Help me to see Your blessings in the ordinary and the extraordinary. May each sunrise, each act of kindness, fill me with wonder. In times of challenge, let gratitude be my compass – reminding me of Your faithfulness and guiding me towards hope. Use my grateful heart, Lord. May my life radiate Your joy and draw others closer to You. Thank You for the transformative power of gratitude, a gift I long to receive fully and share freely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Underestimated…

Have you ever felt like you were underestimated? Felt like you were just a shadow on the wall that no one really listened to? Jesus could have been born in a palace, born into royalty, wealth, and influence. Instead, He was born in a manger used for animals. His mother was from a low-income family, didn’t have status or clout.

Jesus could have been raised in Rome, but he grew up in Nazareth. When He started doing miracles, people were confused. They said, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” They were saying, “This doesn’t make sense. Nobody has significant lives there.”

Another time, they said He was just the son of a carpenter. On the outside, they saw nothing special about Jesus and constantly underestimated Him. Don’t be offended if you’re underestimated. Others may try to devalue, belittle, and not give you the time of day.

That’s a sign that God is up to something unusual. The key is to not be offended, to not get distracted, to just keep doing the right thing.

What they say doesn’t determine your destiny; what they think about you doesn’t limit your future. Your time is coming. God is about to show out in your life. God uses underestimated people.

Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?
Matthew 13:55

Father, thank You for revealing Your Son Jesus to us as the One who came to serve, to give His life for us, the One whom others saw nothing special about on the outside. Thank You that I don’t need to worry about how others see me. I believe You will show out in my life as I keep doing the right thing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

When people underestimate you, they’re giving you a gift. You become unburdened by what they think. The pressure is off, so you can focus on doing your absolute best. You can take risks you might not otherwise take, try things others won’t.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Good Shepherd…

Today, let’s discover the comfort and security of knowing the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for us.

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
John 10:11

In Jesus’ day, shepherding was a tough, dangerous job. Shepherds faced constant threats – predators, thieves, harsh weather. They had to be vigilant, tough, and utterly devoted to their flock.

So when Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd,” He’s making a powerful statement about His love and commitment to us.

As our Good Shepherd, Jesus isn’t just a guide to greener pastures. He’s our fierce protector, ready to face any danger, fight any battle, and even lay down His own life for our sake. That’s the depth of His devotion.

But Jesus isn’t just our protector; He’s also our intimately personal shepherd. He knows each of us by name – our quirks, our fears, our deepest needs. To Him, we’re not just faces in a crowd, but precious individuals worth sacrificing for.

So whatever you’re facing today – whether you feel lost, afraid, or alone – remember that you have a Shepherd who sees you, knows you, and loves you deeply. You have a Savior who considered you worth dying for.

Lean into His love today. Trust His leading, even when the path is unclear. And rest in the truth that with Jesus as your Good Shepherd, you are safe, you are cherished, and your life has a purpose beyond what you can imagine.

He’s the Good Shepherd, and He’s all in for you. Always.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being my Good Shepherd, who knows my name, my heart, and every fear and hope within. Your love is fierce, protective, and sacrificial, guiding me through life’s storms and leading me to green pastures, where my soul can find rest. Forgive me for the times I’ve strayed and doubted Your path. Today, I choose to trust Your leading, even when the way is unclear. Fill me with Your peace, courage, and the unwavering knowledge that in Your loving care, I am safe, cherished, and eternally loved. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd, your counselor, your friend, your redeemer, your savior, your guide? If He is, you don’t need to search any further for security.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Take and Go….

When King Herod heard from the Magi about the newborn “king of the Jews,” an angel appeared to Joseph and told him to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt, as Herod was going to kill Jesus.

Imagine someone trying to take your child’s life. How on edge would you be, always looking over your shoulder? Joseph’s whole world had been turned upside down. When Herod died, an angel appeared to Joseph again and told him to return. I’m sure Joseph was thrilled to finally be able to relax, but I can imagine that Joseph wanted to stay in Egypt where he knew they were safe. 

But to reach your destiny, you have to do what the Father requires. Notice the “take” and “go.” Don’t stay where it feels safe when the Father says to “take and go.” Don’t let the setback keep you from pursuing your dream.

The people who were holding you back have lost their influence. The power of the sickness, the addiction, or the trouble at work has been broken. Take what belongs to you and go.

Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead. Matthew 2:20, NIV

Father, thank You that no matter what challenge I face, I can stay in peace, knowing that You have a safe place for me. Thank You that You can turn every situation around and help me move forward to the next level. I declare that Your power has broken anything that holds me back. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Be Holy…

Good morning, today, let’s find encouragement in the call to holiness found in 1 Peter 1:16, reminding us of the high standard God sets for His children.

For it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’ 1 Peter 1:16

Holiness. It’s a word that can seem daunting, even unattainable. We see our flaws, our mistakes, and wonder how we could ever be holy. But holiness isn’t about achieving perfection on our own; it’s about reflecting God’s heart in our daily lives.

Just as a mirror reflects an image, we are called to reflect God’s holiness in our thoughts, words, and actions. This doesn’t mean striving for flawlessness by our strength but rather surrendering to God’s transformative power. It’s about letting Him shape us, mold us, and refine us daily.

Holiness is a journey, not a destination. It’s a daily commitment to walk in step with the Spirit, pursue purity, and live in a way that honors God. Each day presents new opportunities to grow more like Christ, to let His light shine through us in a world that desperately needs hope and love.

So today, let’s embrace the call to holiness with joy and determination. Let’s not settle for mediocrity or compromise. Instead, let’s strive to live lives that reflect God’s character, bringing His light and love into every corner of our world.

Dear God, today, I come to You, aware of my flaws and mistakes. I’m grateful that holiness isn’t about my own perfection but about reflecting Your heart in my daily life. Please help me surrender to Your transforming power, shaping and molding me each day. Guide me to walk in step with Your Spirit, pursuing purity and living in a way that honors You. Fill me with joy and determination to reflect your character, spreading your light and love in every corner of my world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Holiness is not the way to Christ; Christ is the way to holiness. You don’t work your way to the way. He is the way.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Let Heaven Come Down…

The phrase from the Lord’s Prayer, “On earth as it is in heaven,” is filled with incredible truth for your life. In the original language, it reads: “As it is in heaven so on the earth.”

We tend to see our salvation as something starting on earth. In other words, we have to be more spiritual. But the truth of this Scripture is that the focus is always on “as it is in heaven.” Salvation starts not with the earth trying to be like heaven but with heaven coming down to earth.

So your part is to let heaven come to earth through your life. You can’t become more holy from the earth up; you can only become more holy from heaven down – you have to let the holy come down.

You can’t generate the joy of God; you have to let the love and joy of heaven come down into your heart and your life. Your beautiful life is already there in the heavenlies. Let it come down, and then…as it is in heaven, so it will be on earth.

No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.  John 3:13

Today, let the love and joy of heaven come down into your heart and live as it is in heaven.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼