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His Amazing Love…

Today, let’s reflect on the amazing love that brought Jesus to earth. Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9

The most precious gifts often come wrapped in sacrifice.

On this holy day, as we prepare our hearts for the wonder of Christmas, let’s marvel at love’s greatest gift: Jesus. He who held the stars in His hands chose a manger for a bed. He who heard the praises of angels chose the soft cries of a stable.

Imagine it—infinite deity wrapped in fragile swaddling clothes. The One who spoke galaxies into existence, now a quiet infant. Why? Because His love for you compelled Him to bridge the gap sin created.

He became poor to make us rich—not with earthly wealth, but with an inheritance of forgiveness, belonging, and eternal life. The manger whispers what the cross would later shout—that to Him – you were worth it all.

This Christmas, let this truth transform you: Heaven’s greatest treasure left everything to make you His own. And He’d do it again, in a heartbeat. Let that love be your greatest treasure this Christmas Day!

Father, my heart overflows with gratitude this Christmas morning. Thank You for Your incredible love, sending Your only Son, Jesus, to become poor, that I might be rich in You. Forgive me for the times I’ve overlooked this amazing gift. Open my eyes to see Your love more clearly. Open my heart to share it freely with those around me. Let my life reflect the wonder of this holy season. Use me, Lord, for Your glory. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

This Christmas season, when the world seems to be in turmoil—wars are breaking out in different places, crime is rampant, many things are happening that are great sins in the sight of God—but in that crib is the Person who would grow up to save us, and He did.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

She Like The Dawn…

In Hebrew ‘mizot’ means ‘who is this?’ Song of Solomon, 6:10 says “Who is this who shines like the dawn?” The Bride’s maidens are inquiring into the identity of the Bride. So, why do they say ‘Who is this?’ when they should know?

In the same way, the Bride of Jesus should have a quality that makes others say ‘Mizot?’, ‘Who is this?’ even to those who know her best…just as with the maidens of the Bride. The Bride must always be surprising. And she is to surprise by always changing by the grace of God.

You are the Bride of Jesus. So are you surprising people? Are you making your maidens say, “Who is this?” You need to. Start today. Think of unexpected acts, unwarranted gestures of grace, or unexplainable actions of compassion you can do this week.

Surprise your family, your friends, your congregation, your enemies, your co-workers, and all the rest. Surprise them because you are the mizot person – it’s your job to surprise the world!

Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?  Song of Solomon 6:10

Today, do an unexpected act of grace, mercy, and compassion for someone in your life.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼

His Holy Name…

Good morning! As we stand on the threshold of Christmas, let’s pause and reflect on the incredible gift God has given us in His Son, Jesus. His coming changes everything.

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Hundreds of years before Mary held her newborn son, the prophet Isaiah caught a glimpse of a coming King—a child, a son, promised to a weary, waiting world. This King wouldn’t arrive in power or splendor, but in humility. Not as a conquering warrior, but as Wonderful Counselor, offering wisdom and guidance to the lost. Not as a ruler demanding tribute, but as Mighty God, stepping into our humanity to save us.

Imagine the longing of those who first heard these words: a promise of an Everlasting Father, whose love would never fail, and a Prince of Peace, who could calm the storms within and around them. For them, it was a distant hope. For us, it’s a fulfilled promise.

This is the wonder of Christmas: Jesus came to bear your burdens, heal your heart, and rewrite your story with His grace. Today, as you prepare to celebrate His birth, let the weight of Isaiah’s prophecy sink in. The King has come. And He’s come for you. Let Him be your everything.

Which of His titles from Isaiah 9:6 means the most to you this season? Why?

Heavenly Feather, my heart stands in awe of these words Isaiah wrote so long ago—each name of Jesus a promise, each promise perfectly fulfilled in Your Son. You didn’t send a distant ruler, but a Savior who draws near. When I’m lost, You are my Wonderful Counselor. When I’m weak, You are my Mighty God. When I feel alone, You are my Everlasting Father. When chaos surrounds me, You are my Prince of Peace. As Christmas draws near, let these ancient words stir fresh wonder in my heart. Thank You for coming for me. I surrender my life to You, and I am eternally grateful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father’s face and tell Him you have received His Christmas gift.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Power of Words

The words we speak have the power to bring life or death. This bears out what the Bible says: “death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21). Slander is a type of murder. When you speak words of slander, false accusation, hatred, criticism, discouragement, you’re in possession of a dangerous weapon and you can actually kill somebody with it.

Such words, spoken over days, weeks, months, and years, can break somebody’s spirit; ultimately, even take away their health and their life. But there is hope. Speak words of life, love, encouragement, compassion, and thanksgiving instead. For if words of hate bring death, words of life can raise the dead.

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?  Matthew 6:30

Jesus highlights the connection between faith and worry. Little faith is consumed by doubts and limitations, while great faith trusts in God’s goodness and provision.

You can’t let your circumstances dictate your faith. You have to let your faith dictate your circumstances.

Focusing on negative medical reports instead of God’s healing power. Let us trust in God’s restoration and healing.

Believing disappointments and setbacks define one’s life.  Let us see beauty in the ashes and believe God turns harm into advantage.

Doubting one’s ability to accomplish dreams due to lack of training, talent, or experience – instead expect breaks and opportunities.

Struggling with financial scarcity instead of trusting in God’s abundance lives under the open windows of Heaven, with a cup that runs over

Father, thank You for caring for me like You care for the wildflowers. I choose to rest in faith, knowing You provide exactly what I need. I declare I will not worry because You supply all my needs. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼

Whose Power…

When God gave Mary the promise that she would give birth to the Messiah, it seemed impossible. To have a baby without a man defies the laws of nature and logic. But the angel didn’t get upset when she asked how it was possible. He simply helped her have a new perspective.

He was saying, in effect, “Mary, you’re looking at it in the natural. In your own ability, it won’t happen. But the Spirit of God will make it happen.” Mary was at a critical point and chose to look beyond the logical. She got in agreement with God and didn’t let her human reasoning talk her out of it.

God is going to put promises in your heart that don’t make sense. Are you going to keep seeing them only from a human point of view? It’s not going to happen by your own strength, intellect, or hard work.

The Spirit of the living God will make it happen. It’s going to be supernatural, something you can’t explain or take credit for. Everyone will know that it’s the hand of God.

How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.”
Luke 1:34–35

Father, thank You for Your promise to Mary that her giving birth to Your Son was possible because the Holy Spirit made it happen. Thank You that Your promises to me are equally as possible because Your Spirit is at work in me. I won’t talk myself out of it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

You can’t let your circumstances dictate your faith. You have to let your faith dictate your circumstances.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Be The Light…

Good morning!! Today, let’s explore how we can be beacons of light in a sometimes dark world.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21

Throughout our lives, we’ve all felt the weight of the world’s negativity pressing down on our shoulders. Whether it’s the constant stream of bad news, workplace drama, or family conflicts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. In these moments, Paul offers us a transformative strategy: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

This isn’t just nice advice—it’s a powerful way to live. Imagine responding to every unkind word with a blessing, every injustice with fairness, every moment of despair with hope. These acts of goodness, no matter how small, can pierce through darkness like beams of light.

Think about a time when someone’s unexpected kindness brightened your day. You have that same power, flowing from Christ’s love within you. When faced with rudeness, respond with courtesy. When tempted to gossip, speak words of encouragement. When you see injustice, stand up for what’s right with love and respect.

These choices aren’t always easy, but they’re transformative. Each act of kindness pushes back against negativity, creating ripples of positive change. Today, be intentional about spreading goodness. Your simple act might just be the light someone desperately needs.

What specific situations in our life right now call for us to overcome evil with good?

How can we prepare our heart daily to respond to negativity with acts of goodness?

Dear Lord, in the face of anger and negativity, I confess that my first instinct isn’t always to respond with kindness. It’s easy to get caught up in the world’s way of doing things, to want to fight fire with fire. But I know that’s not Your way, Lord. Help me to remember Your words in Romans 12:21 – to not be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good. Give me the strength to choose kindness over cruelty, forgiveness over resentment, and love over hate. Fill my heart with Your peace and guide my actions, that I may be a light in the darkness and a beacon of Your goodness in this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Darkness can not drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate can not drive out hate; only love can do that.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Keep Going Forward…

When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to give birth to the Messiah, she was engaged to a fine young man. This had been the best time of her life, preparing for the wedding.

Then came the amazing news that out of all the women in the world, she had been chosen to carry Jesus. What Gabriel didn’t tell her about were the difficulties ahead. Joseph was so upset that he was about to break off the engagement.

There would be the gossip, slander, and hurtful talk of neighbors. There would be a painful ninety-mile trip to Bethlehem on a donkey when she was nine months pregnant, and then only a manger to stay in.

Mary had to handle so many wrongs to deliver the right. When God gives you a promise, when He puts a dream in your heart, you have to realize that the difficulties and wrongs you’ll face are all a part of His plan to bring it to fulfillment. Keep honoring God, keep Him first place, and you’ll see His purpose come to pass.

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”  Luke 1:30-31

Father, thank You for Your promise that You will bring a fulfillment to Your plans for my life. Help me to stand firm in the difficult times when everything seems to be going wrong. I declare that I am going to keep honoring You and doing what is right. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼

Jesus – Name Above All Names…

Good morning! Today, let’s discover the profound meaning in the name above all names, Jesus.

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

Have you ever paused to let these words really sink in: ‘He will save His people from their sins’? We’ve heard them so often they can feel familiar, routine. But tucked within this simple phrase beats the heart of our entire faith—the reason for the star, the shepherds, the angels, the whole beautiful story of redemption.

Jesus didn’t come just to wipe our slate clean. He came to restore what sin had broken—our relationship with God. That distance we could never cross? His very name, ‘Jesus,’ meaning ‘God saves,’ tells us why He came. Before Bethlehem, before His earthly life began, His name already held His purpose.

What touches my heart most is that He came knowing everything—every struggle, every failure, every time we’d turn away. And still, He chose to come. Still, He chose us. Still, He chose you.

Today, let this truth fill your heart with wonder: Jesus came to save you. Not because you earned it, but because He loves you more than you can imagine. You are His. Chosen. Loved. And that changes everything.

Dear Father, my heart feels so full when I think about why You sent Jesus. Not because we deserved saving, but because Your love for us runs so deep. What amazing grace—that You knew every broken piece of me, every struggle I’d face, and still chose to make me Your own. Help me walk through today remembering who I am to You. When I forget my worth, whisper again the truth that’s held in Jesus’ name: I am saved, I am loved, I am Yours. Thank you for loving me this completely, for making me Your child, for giving me hope that changes everything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus came to pay a debt He didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Little Faith – Great Faith…

Jesus highlights the connection between faith and worry. Little faith is consumed by doubts and limitations, while great faith trusts in God’s goodness and provision.

Examples of little faith include:

– Focusing on negative medical reports instead of God’s healing power
– Believing disappointments and setbacks define one’s life
– Doubting one’s ability to accomplish dreams due to lack of training, talent, or experience
– Struggling with financial scarcity instead of trusting in God’s abundance

In contrast, great faith:

– Trusts in God’s restoration and healing
– Sees beauty in the ashes and believes God turns harm into advantage
– Expect good breaks and opportunities
– Lives under the open windows of Heaven, with a cup that runs over

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?  Matthew 6:30

Father, thank You for caring for me like You care for the wildflowers. I choose to rest in faith, knowing You provide exactly what I need. I declare I will not worry because you supply all my needs. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

He Will Be Back…

Today, let the reality of Jesus’ personal preparation for your arrival in heaven fill your heart with joy and anticipation. He’s not just preparing a place for you; He’s coming back to you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
John 14:3

Have you ever watched someone prepare for a loved one’s arrival? The way they flutter about, arranging every detail, wanting everything to be just right. Every small touch feels like a whispered “I love you.”

Now, picture Jesus saying He’s doing the same for you. With tender care and loving attention, knowing perfectly who you are—your quirks, your joys, what makes your heart sing. The One who painted the sunsets and scattered stars across the heavens is preparing your forever home.

But what touches my heart most deeply is His promise to return. “I will come back,” He says. Not sending someone else, not leaving us to find our own way. He’ll come Himself—like a parent who’d never dream of letting their child make such an important journey alone.

When the world feels cold and unwelcoming, when you’re weary of temporary places and temporary things, remember: Someone is thinking of you, preparing for you, anticipating your arrival. And not just anyone—Jesus himself. Your forever home isn’t just a place; it’s a promise. And He always keeps His promises.

Dear Heavenly Father, Sometimes I get so caught up in the here and now that I forget the incredible future You’ve promised. Jesus said He’s preparing a place for me, and the thought of that fills my heart with such a longing for heaven. When life pulls my heart downward, lift my eyes to this beautiful truth. Let it shape how I see, how I live, and how I love. I want my heart set on You, on my true home. Thank You, Lord, for making it all possible. I love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼