Why do we read? Why do we study? Why do we watch the news? Why do we ask questions? There might be a wide variety of answers to the questions I’ve just asked. But the general answer is…we want to know. Why did God see fit to have men write the books of the Bible?Continue reading “Be Equipped”
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Choose Wisely
Who are your close friends? Who do you hang out with, do things with? Where are you looking for a partner? What are you looking for in a spouse? Are you looking for key components in their personality? Are you looking for them to have like beliefs? When I was younger, I didn’t really payContinue reading “Choose Wisely”
Promises In Context
Do you look for guarantees? Do you purchase the additional warranty on electronic items or vehicles? Do you desire promises to be kept? Do you always keep the promises you make? Do you know there are promises that are always kept? We do want guarantees, warranties, and promises kept. If fact, if a business attemptsContinue reading “Promises In Context”
Intentional Greeting
How do you greet one another? What if you were sending a letter to someone far away? When was the last time you sent a letter to a family member? Do you send letters to other organizations? Do you reach out to former colleagues? The art of handwriting a letter on paper has nearly disappearedContinue reading “Intentional Greeting”
Do Not Judge
Are you judgmental? How judgmental are you? Do you only offer judgement on the most severe offenses? Or do you pronounce judgement on the smallest thing someone does that you do not agree with? Do you judge others in the same way you want to be judged? Our culture has become very judgmental. For theContinue reading “Do Not Judge”
Work or Gift
How do you feel about work? Do you like to work? Would you rather get what you need without working for it? Is there a way to get what you need by merely believing it will be given to you? What if there is? We all work to earn a living. There is nothing wrongContinue reading “Work or Gift”
Act Where You Are
Do you sometimes wonder what God is doing in your life? Have you looked at your situation from God’s perspective? Have you asked what God wants you to do where He has put you? God has a plan for each one of us. Our part is to go where He wants us to go andContinue reading “Act Where You Are”
Courage By Faith
What does it mean to be courageous? Does it mean to be bold? Does it mean you are never afraid? Would you like to be courageous? Do you want to know how to be courageous? Do you know you can be courageous? We hear of the courage of those who go to battle. We hearContinue reading “Courage By Faith”
Do Good Without Fear
Are you hesitant to step out in faith? Would you like to do good works but fear exposing yourself to ridicule? Do you feel threatened by others? Are you afraid of being ostracized for speaking out about your faith? We are called to do good for others, even if it means suffering in the process.Continue reading “Do Good Without Fear”
God’s Thoughts
Do you want to know what the right thing is for you to do? Are you uncertain about the next step to take? How can you know what is right for you? Will you seek guidance from the One who will provide you with the answers? We make a lot of decisions throughout our lives.Continue reading “God’s Thoughts”
Marty Pressey 