Do you think things are unfair? Do you hate paying taxes? Are you frustrated with high prices? Have you complained about it? Have you asked God, “why”? Have asked God for relief? Does it seem like God is not answering? Has that caused you to complain more and pray harder? Jesus was confronted by messengersContinue reading “Give to God What is God’s”
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Joy of the Spirit
Who do you imitate or emulate? Is it someone who presents a positive image? Who are you setting an example for? What kind of an example are you setting? Do you realize you are setting an example for those you interact with regularly, and those who only see you once? Setting an example is somethingContinue reading “Joy of the Spirit”
Thankful for Believers
What do you give thanks for? Are you thankful for your family? Are you thankful you have a place to lay your head down at night? Are you thankful you have something to eat today? Do you give thanks to God for other believers and the work they do in faith? In our busy livesContinue reading “Thankful for Believers”
Let the Earth Tremble
Do you bow to a king? Is there someone you have put on a throne or pedestal? Many people will proudly say that they bow to no one. Yet, they put certain people on a pedestal, which means they bow to them. What a contradiction we live out in our daily lives?! Our culture hasContinue reading “Let the Earth Tremble”
Overwhelming Glory
Have you sometimes asked God to reveal himself to you? Do you wish you could see God face-to-face and ask him questions? Are there questions you want immediate answers to? Is there a situation you want God to rectify right now? How do you think God would look, if you could see him? We allContinue reading “Overwhelming Glory”
Plead with God
Have you ever questioned your boss? Has your boss told you she has seen your success, given you credit, and left you wondering what comes next? Have you wondered if you are truly appreciated or merely being used? Do you sometimes wonder the same thing about God? Some of us may question our boss, butContinue reading “Plead with God”
Dress Appropriately
Have you ever been inappropriately dressed for an event or specific occasion? Were you asked to leave because you were inappropriately dressed? If not, did you feel embarrassed? Did you decide to leave early? Have you asked if you are appropriately dressed for eternity? Being dressed appropriately is important for some occasions. There are blackContinue reading “Dress Appropriately”
Important Invitation
What is your reaction when you receive an invitation in the mail? Is your first reaction, “Oh no! Something else to take up my time”? Does it matter if it is the most important event you will ever attend? How do you feel when people accept your invitation but don’t show up? Depending on theContinue reading “Important Invitation”
A Better Life
What do you think about? What occupies a significant part of your time? Is it the tasks at your job? Is it the wellbeing of your children? Is it wondering how you will pay the bills this month? Do you allow thoughts of this world to overcome your ability to think about God? We haveContinue reading “A Better Life”
Experience God’s Peace
What are you anxious about? What has you worried? Is it your job? Is it your children? Is it your parents? Are you worried about your friends? Do you feel overwhelmed with the tasks you have on your to-do list? Would you like to experience peace? Do you know you can? Anxiousness seems to haveContinue reading “Experience God’s Peace”
