Do you have a quiet place you can go to when you need rest? Is there a place where you can block out all the noise of the world? Are you still seeking a quiet place in which to find rest? Have you even attempted to rest your soul in solitude? We live in aContinue reading “Quietly Rest”
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Commandment With A Promise
What does honor mean to you? Do you honor others? Do you only honor those who are in high-ranking positions? Does someone need to do something special for you to honor them? Do you honor your parents? To honor someone else is to treat them with high respect. It does not mean we falsely putContinue reading “Commandment With A Promise”
Regular Rest
Do you take time to rest? Do you allow yourself to relax and recuperate from a busy week? Do you purposely set aside time for rest or is it a catch as catch can situation? Do you know your body, mind, and soul need rest? Some people seem to never rest. They are always busyContinue reading “Regular Rest”
Who’s Number 1?
Who is number one in your life? Who is it you hold above all others? Are you serving other gods? Do you set other priorities above God? Have you considered the importance of making God number one? Despite what we may think, we often do not make God our number one priority. We put ourContinue reading “Who’s Number 1?”
No Images
What types of images do you worship? Are there specific signs, logos, or ornaments you put in prominent places? Are those images related to work? Are they religious? Do they represent a sports team? Do you put your favorite image above all else? We all have a variety of logos or signs we recognize and perhapsContinue reading “No Images”
Inside Out
Do you worry about presenting a good image to others? Do you work to make yourself look good when interacting with others? Do you dress yourself up, put on a smile, and change your language? Are you full of turmoil, anxiety, and fear on the inside? Our culture has become a culture of image. WeContinue reading “Inside Out”
Oaths, Vows, and Promises
Have you ever taken an oath? Have you had to promise to carry out a mission? Have you sworn to testify or to keep a secret? Have you been able to live up to the oath? Have you thought you should not have sworn an oath afterward? We make promises and swear oaths for aContinue reading “Oaths, Vows, and Promises”
Lip-Service
How do you feel about people who say one thing but do something different? Do you like to be with people who say they like you to your face, but find every excuse to not spend time with you? How long would it be before you gave up on them? We have all experienced thisContinue reading “Lip-Service”
Stand in Awe of God
Who do you fear? Who do you stand in awe of? Who would you never think of disobeying? Is there anyone? Or do you think you can withstand anyone, overpower them, overcome them? Have you spent any time thinking about it? We encounter people in our lives who are confident, some to the point ofContinue reading “Stand in Awe of God”
Be Holy
Are you holy? What does it mean to be holy? Does the image of a perfect person come to mind? Do you think of an older person in your church? Do you think of perfection? Do you believe that only God can be holy? Being holy does require commitment on our part. We must commitContinue reading “Be Holy”
Marty Pressey 