Have you thought God was angry with you at times? Have you had nights of sadness, shedding many tears? Have you considered that God is on your side for your lifetime? Have you noticed that joy comes after sadness? Do you still praise God? Do you give God thanks? When things go badly, we mayContinue reading “Rest In God’s Favor”
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Myriads of Myriads
What is the largest crowd you have ever been a part of? Have you been to a sporting event with several thousand? Have you been to a concert with several thousand? How large is the city you live in? Are there thousands living there? How many do you think are in heaven? Being in largeContinue reading “Myriads of Myriads”
One Body, One Spirit
How many differences do you notice on a daily or weekly basis? Do you note the differences in people? Their hair color? Whether they are short or tall? What about the language they speak? Do you notice their style of clothing? How do you feel about those differences? There are differences in all of us.Continue reading “One Body, One Spirit”
Life Altering
Have you ever heard something you thought was too good to be true? Have you heard someone claim to have witnessed something that you think is impossible? What did you do? What did you say? Did you ask them if they were playing a joke on you? We hear people make claims that we can’tContinue reading “Life Altering”
A Joyful Scare
Have you ever had someone quietly sneak up on you and scare you? Have you walked around a corner and be scared because someone was standing there? Were you trembling for a few minutes after that? Have you thought about how the disciples felt when Jesus just appeared? When people sneak up on us orContinue reading “A Joyful Scare”
Rightful Response, Part 2
As we continue from yesterday, Peter continues his rightful response to the high priest. He explains what happened in a distinct, short message. Peter is merely explaining why he and the other apostles must continue to preach the gospel to the people. Peter states only the facts. Though it may seem as though he isContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 2”
Rightful Response, Part 1
Have you had a response for every accusation? Was it a rightful response or just an excuse? Peter and the apostles with him had a rightful reason and response. Though we are not told how many were with Peter, we know there was at least one other apostle with him. The high priest was upsetContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 1”
Gate of Righteousness
What does being righteous mean to you? It can mean different things to different people. For some, it can mean perfection, never doing anything wrong. For others, it can be the process of moving toward perfection, even if never achieved. What if righteousness did not depend on us? In the strictest sense, righteousness is perfection.Continue reading “Gate of Righteousness”
Salvation Has Come
How are you feeling today? Are you holding on to Jesus Christ? Are you holding on to God? Do you attribute your salvation to him? Do you know you are strengthened by him? Have you taken stock of your standing with God? Will you give him the credit due him? How we feel can changeContinue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Mistaken Identity
Have you ever mistaken someone you see to be someone else? Have you seen someone you know but did not recognize them? Has either of those situations caused you to be embarrassed? What if you were to meet someone you knew well and did not recognize them? When Mary was sitting outside the empty tomb, sheContinue reading “Mistaken Identity”
Marty Pressey 