How good are you at apologizing? Do you loath the idea of saying you are sorry. When you finally grudgingly apologize, is it honest and wholehearted? Do you truly seek to reconcile differences with someone else? It seems there is no one in our world today who isn’t at odds with someone else. There isContinue reading “Reconciliation and Forgiveness”
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God is Seeking You
Do you long to be taken care of? Are you looking for someone who will be a protector? Do you want to find a place of shelter from the chaos of this world? Do you long to belong to a group who looks after one another in partnership with their overall protector? We all desireContinue reading “God is Seeking You”
Gone Astray
Have you ever gone astray? Have you gone down a bad road for a time and made a conscious choice to return to the good road? Are you going down the wrong path now and looking for a way to get back on the right path? We make many choices as we go through ourContinue reading “Gone Astray”
Follow Me
Do you worry about others? Are you jealous of how others are blessed? Do you ask God, “Why them and not me?” Do you realize what attitude that question reveals about you? Are you willing to change the way you think? Our culture has become so self-centered we don’t even recognize it anymore. If weContinue reading “Follow Me”
Cheerful Heart
How willing are you to give to others? Do you willingly give to charities? Do you actively look for opportunities to share with those who are less fortunate? Or are you hording every dime for yourself? Do you give regularly to your church? There are more charitable organizations available for us to give to thanContinue reading “Cheerful Heart”
Grand Plan
Have you ever felt you were predestined for something larger than what you are currently doing? Have you felt a pull toward a grander plan? Do you know what it is? Or is it just out of your vision? Are you searching it out or waiting in fear? Most of us have dreams. Those dreamsContinue reading “Grand Plan”
The Peace of Christ
What are you searching for? What is it you yearn for more than anything? Can you put your finger on it? Do you know what it is you long for down deep within your heart? Do you know where you can find it? All of us are longing for something. We run off in searchContinue reading “The Peace of Christ”
Believe
What do you believe? Do you know that what you believe or believe in feeds your decision-making process? How do you decide what to believe? Are you willing to listen to, think through, and recognize truth? We believe more than we consciously think about. Some of our beliefs are so ingrained in us they becomeContinue reading “Believe”
Accepting One Another
Are you competitive? Do you like to win? Do you argue until you have won the argument—or the other person simply gives up? Are you the parent who never lets your child win? What would you say if I told you, you will be last? Most of us like to win, at least sometimes. WeContinue reading “Accepting One Another”
Humble Yourself
Do you like it when people honor you for doing something well? Do you seek recognition for extraordinary talent or achievements? Are you frustrated when others are presented with awards? Have you realized you are called to be humble? We see people put on pedestals for their achievements. Our society is constantly looking for someoneContinue reading “Humble Yourself”
Marty Pressey 