Who deserves our praise? Who do we honor? Who do we put on a pedestal? Who do we hang medals around their neck? Who do we award with trophies and plaques? Who do we sing the praises of? Who do we praise for their accomplishments? Who should we praise? We honor and praise many differentContinue reading “Praise the Creator”
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Creation and Creator
Have you ever thought about how everything got its beginning? How was the earth created? How were the stars and other planets created? How are ideas created? How do thoughts come to mind? Do you know there are answers? Do you want to know them? If we take a few moments to think about howContinue reading “Creation and Creator”
All Things New
What do you think eternity will be like? Do you have the false belief that eternity is spent in heaven? Or do you realize there will be a new earth and a new heaven? Do you know there will be a new Jerusalem where God will be among his people? Many have foretold the endContinue reading “All Things New”
Trials Increase Faith
Have you felt you were forgotten? Have you felt as though you were purposely left out? Have you felt abandoned? Did people you thought you could count on turn their back on you? Have you thought that God no longer cared for you? Feeling abandoned is difficult for us. We may have people close toContinue reading “Trials Increase Faith”
None Are Lost
Have you ever felt as though you were adrift? Have felt untethered, like boat bobbing on the water? Are you feeling that way now? Are you seeking to set your feet on solid ground? Do you desire to hear positive news? Will you listen, if you are given the best news of all? There canContinue reading “None Are Lost”
Listen Well
Have you experienced people not listening you? Have you told them something of importance and they pay no attention? Have you ever had someone say something to you and you did not listen? What were the repercussions for not listening? Were they significant? We, as humans, often have a bad habit of not listening, especiallyContinue reading “Listen Well”
Demonstrated Love
How do you show your love? Or do you only voice your love? Is your love demonstrated through your actions? Or do your words ring hollow? Do you think love is shown by giving gifts? Or do you make an effort to show your love by serving others? Love can be challenging for some peopleContinue reading “Demonstrated Love”
I Shall Not Want
Psalm 23 is one of the best-known passages in the Bible. We often hear it read at funerals or memorial services. Many people will read it or recite it when facing difficult situations. It is used to provide strength, comfort, and peace when we feel weak and troubled. Yet, we can read, recite, and rememberContinue reading “I Shall Not Want”
A Great Testing
Have you been through testing? Have you had to pass testing to be included into a specific group? Was the test you endured an especially difficult test? Do you feel like you are being tested every day? Do you know there will be a great testing that will come in the future? We all faceContinue reading “A Great Testing”
Diversity In Heaven
Who do you think you will see in heaven? Have you thought about it? Have you wondered about the amazing diversity there will be? Do you look forward to seeing people you have never seen before? Are you looking forward to standing before the throne of God? We hear a lot about golden streets, crystalContinue reading “Diversity In Heaven”
Marty Pressey 