When you celebrate Christmas, what are you celebrating? Do you look forward to all the presents? Do you receive joy from giving to others? Have you considered who you should be celebrating? Do you know the importance of the meaning of Jesus coming into this world? We can get caught up in the glitz andContinue reading “In the Beginning”
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The Voice
Do you remember the most famous town cryer in our country’s history—Paul Revere? Do you remember the message he cried out? How do you think you might have reacted if you had heard it in person during that time of turmoil? We don’t have town cryer’s today. We have all-day news sources. By being inundatedContinue reading “The Voice”
Plow, Plant, Water
What do you think about when someone says they will testify? Do you think of criminal cases and courtrooms? Are you reminded of a previous experience? Do you think of a witness of an auto accident? Have you thought it can also apply to telling others about Jesus? There are many ways in which weContinue reading “Plow, Plant, Water”
Forever Faithful
Do you feel as though nothing is solid? Do you feel as though you are standing on shaky ground or waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under you? Are you looking for solid ground to stand on? Are you looking for something you can put your confidence in? Our world seems toContinue reading “Forever Faithful”
Seek Understanding
Have you ever been told, “Do it because I said so”? Have you felt as though you could not question the instruction or judgment of your manager or director? What principles do you live by? Are you willing to stand on those principles regardless of the consequences? Many of us have been told by parentsContinue reading “Seek Understanding”
Rejoice in Your Blessings
How good is your memory? Do you remember only the bad things that have happened? Or do you remember the good things as well? Who do you give credit to for all the good? Have you considered who is giving you the good in your life? Do you rejoice in the good? I see farContinue reading “Rejoice in Your Blessings”
Rejoice in the Lord
How is your relationship with God? What is your perspective of God? Have you decided to rejoice in the gifts he has given you? Do you realize the significance of being given salvation? Do you know you have been made righteous only because of what he has done? We typically go about our daily livesContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord”
Good News
Are you in need of some good news? Do you seeking to have a broken heart mended? Are you feeling oppressed and longing to be freed? Has depression overcome you and you need someone to lift you up? Are you mourning and in need of comfort? We all go through trying times in our lives.Continue reading “Good News”
The Shepherd
Do you need someone who will hold you tight and protect you? Would you like to have someone who will gather you in their arms when you are in anguish? Does having someone who will guide you along the right path sound good to you? All of us desire safety and protection. We may haveContinue reading “The Shepherd”
God’s Comfort
Are there times when you long for comfort? Is it during times of trial or sorrow or struggle? Where do you seek your comfort? Is there a specific person you go to? Is there a group of people? What if you had a person who could always comfort you? We all experience times when weContinue reading “God’s Comfort”
Marty Pressey 