Author Archives: Ed Levy

The Garden Of Gethsemane

Christianity has been fighting with the culture, and losing for decades.  Starting with the theory of evolution and Roe vs. Wade, the culture has been waging war on Christian morality and ideologies.  Unfortunately as Christians, we have focused on pushing back against the cultural symptoms, rather than focusing on the actual problem, which is a lack of faith.  We see this tendency illustrated in the Garden of Gethsemane, when the crowd and the Roman Soldiers come to take Jesus away. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus shows us how He wants us to handle it when the culture comes to “take Jesus away”.

Living for Eternity

What does it mean to “Live for eternity”, to “Live with an eternal mindset”? How can we be more content in our lives? How can we become more appreciative of the life we are living? What is the key to enjoying every day to the fullest, no matter what happens? How can we face disappointment, disaster, setbacks, even tragedy, and remain encouraged and optimistic? Looking at the story of the Exodus sheds light on one of the keys to “Living for Eternity”.

Fanaticism

We often have a tendency to become fanatics about the wrong things. Jesus and God’s word encourages us to be fanatics about the right things – such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Imagine what your life would be like if you could become a fanatic about just one of these godly virtues.

Anger

Today is the Fourth of July, and we are reminded that it was anger at the British government that led to the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and ultimately to the formation of the United States. Anger is not always a bad thing. Everyone has experienced anger.  It is something that is commonContinue reading “Anger”

Main Table of Contents

Series Posts 21 Things I want to Tell My Sons The Ten Commandments Deuteronomy 6:4-9 The Gospel in Exodus The Seven I Am’s Single Posts Adultery and Greed Anger Blinded by the God of This World Chopper Dave and God Coat of Arms Explanation Dissatisfaction Do You Know… Does God Exist False Teachers Fanaticism FreedomContinue reading “Main Table of Contents”

21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons – TOC

Table of Contents 21 Things I want to Tell My Sons – Introduction You Must Be Born Again Know God’s Word and Apply It To Your Life Be a Man of Prayer God Wants Faith Evangelism and Discipleship Be a Blessing Do Good Works Be Spirit Led Love Really is the Answer Be a ManContinue reading “21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons – TOC”

The Gospel In Exodus – TOC

Table of Contents The Prince of Egypt Wakes Up Moses on the Run Turn Aside and See Come As You Are The Burning Bush God Speaks God of Our Fathers Remember Satan’s War on Babies Trusting God Lord of the Storm The Man God Uses Experiencing God – A Matter of Heart The Golden CalfContinue reading “The Gospel In Exodus – TOC”