How quickly do you react to something you have heard? Does it depend on what it is you hear? If it is bad news, do you have an immediate reaction? If it is good news, do you first want to verify it before you react? How quickly did you react to the good news ofContinue reading “Baptized by the Spirit”
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Holy Spirit Given
Are there things you don’t understand? Do they seem to be beyond your understanding? Is the Holy Spirit someone you aren’t quite sure how he works? Do you feel his presence at time and not at others? Have you ever felt his presence in your life? There are many things in our lives that canContinue reading “Holy Spirit Given”
Strength and Peace
Do you need strength to overcome an obstacle or to make your way through a challenge? Are you looking for peace in the midst of chaos? Do you long for some quiet amid the noise? Have you turned to the one who can give you both? Have you asked God for what you need? OvercomingContinue reading “Strength and Peace”
Powerful and Majestic
Do you know someone who can stop anyone in their tracks with just their voice? Does that person have a commanding tone to their voice, even if it is not loud? Do they have the ability to make their voice loud as well? Do you give them your full attention when they speak? There areContinue reading “Powerful and Majestic”
Paying Homage
What do you think of when you hear someone paying tribute? What does it mean to give homage to someone? Do you believe it is respecting and honoring the person verbally? Do you believe it is presenting the person with gifts? Could it be both? It is awards season, which means there will be severalContinue reading “Paying Homage”
God’s Gifts
How carefully are you when it comes to picking out a gift? Are you more careful with people whom you love than your co-workers? Have you ever purchased a gift for someone very special? Did you purchase an expensive gift? Or did you give them something that was special to you? Gift giving can beContinue reading “God’s Gifts”
God’s Signs
Have you ever seen a shooting star? Did you wish upon it? Have you seen or made aware of a key indicator that something big was about to happen? Did it happen as you envisioned it would? Have you thought what it might have been like for the wise men who were seeking Jesus? ThereContinue reading “God’s Signs”
Hidden Treasure
Has the idea of seeking hidden treasure intrigued you? Would you like to go on a treasure hunt? Do you enjoy watching the Indian Jones movies? What would you do if you found a hidden treasure? Do you know hidden riches of Christ are available for you to find? Finding a hidden treasure can beContinue reading “Hidden Treasure”
Mystery of Jesus
Do you like mysteries? Do you enjoy unraveling what happened when and who was involved? Do you like to play detective, looking for clues, and putting the pieces together? Do you enjoy going to escape rooms and working your way out? Have you looked at the gospel in the same way? Some of us enjoyContinue reading “Mystery of Jesus”
Prophetic Visitors
How well do you know the prophecy about Jesus? Do you know His birth was foretold hundreds of years before His birth? Do you know He was to come from the line of King David? Do you know the visit from the wise men and their gifts was foretold? Most of us know there isContinue reading “Prophetic Visitors”
Marty Pressey 