What will eternity look like? When will it come to pass? How long have people been looking forward to it? Those are all good questions. Yet, the first question can only be answered in part. The second cannot be answered at all. For the third, we can provide a better answer. Through Isaiah the prophet,Continue reading “God’s Eternal Plan”
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Follow God’s Command to Go
Do you like to be told what to do? Do you obey commands from others? Are you willing to follow a good leader? If you are unwilling to follow human leaders and their commands, how can you follow God and his commands? Following is not always easy. It is harder today than it has everContinue reading “Follow God’s Command to Go”
Peek Into Eternity
Do you look forward to forever? What do you think forever will be? Do you think of it as floating on clouds? Do you envision streets of gold? Do you view yourself living in a crystal palace? Do you think you will be playing a harp and singing for eternity? There are many assumptions ofContinue reading “Peek Into Eternity”
Encourage and Bless
How do you encourage others? Do you praise them for their accomplishments? Do you tell them they can do whatever it is they are attempting? Do you encourage people in general ways? Do you encourage them by your presence? Do you encourage them through God? Encouragement is needed by everyone. It is the encouragement ofContinue reading “Encourage and Bless”
Do Not Be Shaken
Have you been shaken to your core? Has something unnerved you to the point of being immovable or unable to react? Does remembering it continue to cause you to shudder? What if you found out it was a hoax? What if the thing that shook you had all been a lie? Horrific events can shakeContinue reading “Do Not Be Shaken”
The Lord is Near
What is true in your heart? What is it that you desire more than anything? Perceptions are often presented as truth. Perspectives are stated as truths. Desires are often for the things of this world. Chasing the next shiny object we see is the favorite pastime of many. The Psalmist often cuts through the fogContinue reading “The Lord is Near”
Tell Your Children About God
Do you pass along traditions to your children and grandchildren? Do you enjoy teaching them to things you have learned? Are you teaching them life skills? Are you passing down to them the wisdom you have acquired? Are you telling about God and how he has worked in your life? Passing down traditions is importantContinue reading “Tell Your Children About God”
God is Still with Us
Have you thought things have gotten out of hand? Have you wondered if our world is going downhill so fast it can never recover? Does it seem as though the “good times” are so far behind us you can’t remember them? Have you begun to lose heart? There is no doubt we are living inContinue reading “God is Still with Us”
Desire to See
Have you ever had a desire to see someone famous? Has there been a specific famous person you would do almost anything to see? What did you do? Were you able to see them? Did it make you happy? Did you feel fulfilled? Do you desire to see Jesus in the same way? We seeContinue reading “Desire to See”
Notice Jesus
How often do we miss the little things? How often is our focus on something else when a small detail alludes our attention? What are we missing when we miss the minor detail? Are we missing something significant? What if we were to pay close attention? Would our lives become richer? Missing the little canContinue reading “Notice Jesus”
Marty Pressey 