Have you ever experienced the laying on of hands? Do you know what it means to lay hands on someone? If you have had hands laid on you, did you experience a strange feeling, joy, or peace afterward? Do you regularly ask God to speak to you through the Holy Spirit? Depending on the denominationContinue reading “Laying On of Hands”
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Worshiping with Angels
Do you believe in angels? What do you believe about them? Have you wondered what an angel in heaven does? Have you wondered if they have different purposes? Do you believe they worship God? How do you think they worship him? We may talk about having a guardian angel. We may say it was ourContinue reading “Worshiping with Angels”
Perfect Reflection
Are you comforted knowing you are called by name? Does it give you solace that you are called by someone else’s name? Do you know you were created for glory? Do you know you were formed and are being formed by God? Are strengthened knowing he will call you home? God has promised to callContinue reading “Perfect Reflection”
God is Committed
Do you like hearing your name called? Do you enjoy it when others want to be with you? Do you want to rid yourself of fear? Would you like to be confident you have been redeemed? Have you read God’s Word and his promises? Have you read your name in Scripture? We like having ourContinue reading “God is Committed”
Salvation Has Come
What do you think of when you are told the wise men visited Jesus and gave Him gifts? Do you immediately think there were three of them? Do you think of the three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Have you researched to determine if it is true? We often sing We Three Kings shortly after Christmas.Continue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Pay Homage
The wise men we have been discussing for the past couple days finally reach the home where Mary and Joseph are with the infant Jesus. When they arrive and enter the house, they see the child with Mary. Perhaps she is holding Jesus in her arms or maybe feeding Him. The wise men kneel beforeContinue reading “Pay Homage”
Sly and Conniving
How do you deal with sly people? Do you like dealing with them? Would you prefer to avoid them? What if you have no choice in the matter? Can you identify them as being sly? Do you try to be sly in return? What if the sly person you are dealing with is a governmentContinue reading “Sly and Conniving”
Put the Pieces Together
How old do you think Jesus was when the wise men visited? Do you envision Him being just a few days old? A few weeks? From where have you gotten that image? Has it been influenced by popular culture? Would it impact your faith if your image was incorrect? The liturgical calendar of the churchContinue reading “Put the Pieces Together”
A New Thing
Are you ready for the calendar to turn over? Are you hoping the new year will be better than the last one? Are you setting goals for yourself in the new year? Have you decided you will change direction in the coming year? What is your motivation for the new year? When the calendar turnsContinue reading “A New Thing”
Paying Tribute
To whom do you pay tribute? How do you pay tribute? What is the reason beyond you paying tribute? Is your tribute financial? Is it paying respect? Is it honoring someone else? Is it praising someone else? Or are you only focused on your own accomplishments? We don’t often use the word tribute for payingContinue reading “Paying Tribute”
Marty Pressey 