Do you have good parents? Were they loving, supportive, and understanding? Do you enjoy being with them? If not, do you long for a parent who can provide you all those things? Are you willing to accept those things from God? Do you know that he will provide them? It is unfortunate that there areContinue reading “Loving Father”
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Awesome Creation
Do you like to be in nature? Are you amazed at the variety of animals in the world? Have you taken time to notice the different types of animals around you every day? Are there any specific animals that amaze you? Have you wondered how the idea to create them came about? There are amazingContinue reading “Awesome Creation”
God’s Love In Us
Do you feel loved? Are you still looking to be loved? Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Have you given up on love? What would you think if I told you love is living within you? Have you noticed it? Will you open yourself to it? We may believe that findingContinue reading “God’s Love In Us”
Jesus Prayed
Do you know that Jesus has prayed for you? Do you know why He prayed for you? Do you know that He continually intercedes for you? Does it make you feel a little better knowing that Jesus is on your side? Do you like having Him with you at all times? Jesus prayed for usContinue reading “Jesus Prayed”
Wrongly Accused, Part 2
Yesterday, we saw that Paul and Silas had been wrongfully accused. Though Paul had cast the spirit out of a slave woman who could foretell the future, he had done nothing wrong. Yet, the authorities took the side of the accusers and had Paul and Silas beaten and thrown into prison. Not only were PaulContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 2”
Wrongly Accused, Part 1
Have you ever been wrongly accused of something? Have you done something correctly but been accused of doing it wrong? How did you feel about that? Did you feel dejected? Did you feel abandoned by God? Did it all work out in the end? Did you praise God? Being wrongly accused of something can causeContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 1”
God is King
How we see God can change according to the situation we find ourselves in. We may view him as a loving Father, a comforting Friend, our Protector and Defender, our Rescuer, a demanding Ruler, or an awe-inspiring Presence. The Psalmist uses vivid language to describe God. Though we may not fully understand what it isContinue reading “God is King”
Understanding Scripture
Many people avoid Revelation, stating they cannot understand it. With its apocalyptic language, it can be challenging to grasp. Yet, if we break down the passages into smaller chunks, even as small as one or two or three words, we can gain at least a rudimentary understanding. Today’s passage is near the end of theContinue reading “Understanding Scripture”
Alpha and Omega
Do you long for certainty? Would you like to know everything will work out? Do you wish you knew someone you could count on all the time? Would you like to know you will be properly rewarded for your work? Do you there is someone who has been there from the beginning? Certainty can beContinue reading “Alpha and Omega”
Obedience is Love
What is your first thought when you hear the word obedience? Do you think of a well trained dog? Do you think of well behaved children? Do you think of strictly following rules? Are you being obedient to God? How can you tell? We may bristle a little when it comes to obedience. Our perspectiveContinue reading “Obedience is Love”
Marty Pressey 