Are you a by the book person? Do your emotions ricochet from one extreme to another? Do you function well in structured organizations? Do you prefer to have flexibility to do as you see fit? Are you good at following instructions or prefer to give them? Each of us has our own personality and preferences.Continue reading “Fulfill the Law”
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Sing a New Song
Who do you sing the praises of? How do you praise? Does your praise include raising your hands, raising your voice, and your spirit soaring? Or is your praise more subtle, just a lifting of your spirit while being subdued on the outside? Does your praise include tears? We all praise in different ways, whetherContinue reading “Sing a New Song”
More Than Victorious
Are you competitive? Do you like to win? Are you seeking a promotion in your job? Do you sometimes feel like a loser? Have you felt like the entire world is against you? Have you wondered when you will finally get a break? Do you know that you are already victorious? I am a competitiveContinue reading “More Than Victorious”
Great Guidance Part 4
As we have walked through the Apostle Paul’s list of guidance we have seen quite a list. He continues his list through the end of Romans 12. It is a list full of guidance to live by, but not easy to do. Today we take a look at a few more of Paul’s bits ofContinue reading “Great Guidance Part 4”
Great Guidance Part 3
The Apostle Paul continues to rattle off his guidance. Some of it is hard to swallow. We are to bless those who persecute us. We are not to curse them. In a culture that seeks immediate revenge for any offense, this is nearly unimaginable. Yet it follows Jesus’ command to turn the other cheek (MatthewContinue reading “Great Guidance Part 3”
Great Guidance Part 2
As we continue to read through Paul’s guidance in Romans 12, we first see that we are rejoice in hope. Rejoicing includes celebration and being filled with joy. It is different than being happy. Hope is not wishful thinking but being confident in the promises of God and assured of him fulfilling them. Paul thenContinue reading “Great Guidance Part 2”
Great Guidance Part 1
The second half of Romans 12 is full of great guidance from the Apostle Paul. He rattles off one directive after another for thirteen verses. If we were to live only by the guidance in these verses, we would be declared saints. There would be no one like us in our community. He starts ofContinue reading “Great Guidance Part 1”
Briefing the C-Suite
Have you ever been thrust into a position you would rather not be in? Have you been told you must speak to a top-level leader? Have you had to brief a president, CEO, COO, CIO, general, or commander? Did you feel overwhelmed? Did you consider that God would be with you? We can be pushedContinue reading “Briefing the C-Suite”
Sudden Change
Have you experienced something unpredictable in your life? Has there been a time when your life turned dramatically in a different direction? What was the cause of your sudden change? How did you feel in the moment? How do you feel as you look back at the change? Some of us may experience a suddenContinue reading “Sudden Change”
Passivity Not Allowed
How do you approach disciplining your child? Do you ensure they understand there are consequences to disobedience? Are you consistent in your correction of them? Does your disciplining of them deter them from repeated disobedience? Are you setting them up for failure? Disciplining children is difficult. We love our children. We don’t want to hurtContinue reading “Passivity Not Allowed”
Marty Pressey 