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Living Stone

What does it mean to you to live? Is living having a good job? Does it include having a spouse you love dearly? Does living mean doing exciting and joyful things? Is it having enough money to take vacations to foreign lands? Have you thought it is being part of God’s church? We hear someContinue reading “Living Stone”

Be Prepared

Have you ever felt you were walking into a trap? Have you unexpectedly walked into a trap? Have you been blindsided by bad news? Where do you turn when you feel trapped or bad news comes? Do you have friends, family, or co-workers you turn to? Do you turn to God first? Whether we expectContinue reading “Be Prepared”

Words and Works

Is there an authority figure in your life? Was one of your parents a person who always seemed to be in control and someone you aspired to be like? Is there someone who has had a significant impact on your life? Do you continue to try to live up to the image of that person?Continue reading “Words and Works”

Accepting Truth

How well do you accept the truth? Do you anger quickly when the truth you hear is not what you want to hear? Do you ignore the truth when it does not fit your desires? Have you encountered someone who doesn’t listen to the truth? How does that make you feel? It does not takeContinue reading “Accepting Truth”

Foundational

What do you believe? What is the rock bottom truth you believe? Is there a foundational truth you believe? Do you go back to that foundation when you are troubled? Do you believe in God? Do you believe in Jesus? Do you know that that God has a place for you? We all hit troublesContinue reading “Foundational”

Dreams

Have you had visions? Was it a real vision or an imaginary one? Have you had explicit dreams? Have you had dreams you thought had a significant meaning? Have you experienced déjà vu? Has any of this occurred when you felt especially filled with the Holy Spirit? We may have a dream that seems toContinue reading “Dreams”

The Voice of the Shepherd

How many voices do you know by hearing them? Do you know the voice of your parents? Do you know the voice of your spouse? Do you know the voices of your siblings? Do you know the voice of your close friends? Do you know the voice of Jesus? We know lots of voices. WeContinue reading “The Voice of the Shepherd”

Overflowing

Is there someone who goes before you to ensure all is well? Do you have someone who prepares all your meals for you? Are you christened? Is there someone who is always there for you and makes you joyful? Are you overflowing with blessings? For some of us, there is someone plowing the path aheadContinue reading “Overflowing”

Return to the Shepherd

Have you returned? Have you returned after going astray? Have you returned to the shepherd? Have you returned to the guardian of your soul? Have you returned to the One who has freed you from your sins? Have you returned to live a life of righteousness? Have you been healed? Returning can be difficult. ItContinue reading “Return to the Shepherd”

Be In Fellowship

Do you like to gather with your good friends? Does having a meal together, whether fixed in your home or going to a restaurant with friends mean an enjoyable time? Does that friendship lift you up, make you feel good for some time afterward? How would you like to feel even better? Being with friends,Continue reading “Be In Fellowship”