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”
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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”
Works of Faith
What do you pray for? Do you pray to be worthy? Do you pray that God will grant his power to you? Do you pray for your works of faith? Do you pray that Jesus will be glorified through your works? Do you ask God to shed his grace on you? Do you know prayerContinue reading “Works of Faith”
Faith, Love, and Thankfulness
How often do you give thanks for the people in your life? Are you thankful you have family, friends, co-workers, and disciples you attend church with? Is your faith growing in Jesus Christ? Is your love for the people in your life increasing? Are you seeing them as Jesus sees them? We often take peopleContinue reading “Faith, Love, and Thankfulness”
Trouble and Anguish
In times of trouble, we often desire help, even if we don’t ask for it directly. When we are in anguish, filled with sorrow, grief, depression, or frustration, we silently wish that someone would take it away. We may cry out in anger when in trouble or in anguish. Experiencing troubles, regardless of the type,Continue reading “Trouble and Anguish”
Lighten Your Load
We like for things to be right. We like for there to be fairness. We want to believe that God will make everything alright. But we often want it in our time and according to what we think is right. We don’t want to wait and we don’t always think God is paying attention toContinue reading “Lighten Your Load”
Marty Pressey 