Have you sought someone’s favor? Do you work to get on someone’s good side? Would you like to have someone leave you a handsome inheritance? Do you long for peace in your life? Where have you looked for peace? There are times in which we long to be on the good side of someone. ItContinue reading “God’s Favor”
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God as a Newborn
Do you like to hold newborn babies? Are you afraid you will hurt them? Do you think they are fragile? Are you over caring, overreacting to every sneeze, cough, or cry? How would you feel if you had been Mary holding the newborn baby Jesus? We all react differently with newborns. Some of us can’tContinue reading “God as a Newborn”
Frightened and Overwhelmed
Have you been shocked? Shocked to the point of being terrified? Have you had a chill run down your spine? Has the hair stood on your arms? Have you been scared speechless? How do you think you would feel if you were to be in the presence of an angel? I’m sure we have allContinue reading “Frightened and Overwhelmed”
Difficult Travel
Do you travel much? Have you had to travel in less than perfect circumstances? Have you traveled while being sick, under duress, or more than eight months pregnant? If you traveled under those circumstances, how difficult was that trip? Many of us have traveled when not feeling well. We may have traveled with nothing moreContinue reading “Difficult Travel”
God Directs
Have you been accounted for? Have you partaken in a census? Do you know why a census is taken? Would you prefer not to have to worry about being accounted for? Would you like to better understand the difference between a census of the first century and today’s census? Census taking has been going onContinue reading “God Directs”
A Sign From God
Are you looking for a sign that things will get better? Do you long for that sign to be bright and bold so you cannot miss it? Have you not seen the sign already given? There are times when we are low and long to see a sign that things will get better. We mayContinue reading “A Sign From God”
Choose the Cornerstone
How well do you make the right choice? Do you fall for making a bad choice often? Or are you able to stand strong in the power of God and make the right choice? Are you willing to stand on the foundation God has laid? Do you know the cornerstone of the building God isContinue reading “Choose the Cornerstone”
Wise Humility
Do you consider yourself a humble person? Do others consider you a humble person? Or are you a proud person? Do you harbor a selfish ambition? Do you boast about your accomplishments? Are you envious of what others have? I dare say most of us are not as humble as we might think we are.Continue reading “Wise Humility”
An Angel Appeared
Have you ever wondered about angels? What do they look like? Will you recognize them if you see them? Do they have an aura about them? Do they all have wings? Are there different types of angels? What would you do if you saw one? Do you believe there are angels? We do not seeContinue reading “An Angel Appeared”
Miraculous Birth
Have you heard the news? Have you been told the wonderful news? Do you look forward to the celebration? Is it a one-day celebration or do you celebrate throughout the year? How do you celebrate? Do you have a big family dinner? Do you gather for multiple dinners? Christmas Day is still several days away.Continue reading “Miraculous Birth”