Have you asked God for gifts? Have you asked God to bless you? Have you inventoried the blessings and gifts He has given you? Do you know God gifts you with talents? We may call them spiritual gifts. We may call them natural talents. We may even state that someone has been taught or grownContinue reading “Gifts of Grace”
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Stumbling Block
Are you a stumbling block to others? Do you create situations, knowingly or unknowingly, that cause issues or problems or failures for others? Do you judge others harshly when they cause you to stumble? Have you looked at yourself before passing judgment? There are times when we might be a stumbling block to others unknowingly.Continue reading “Stumbling Block”
Build Up
What is your purpose? For what reason were you put here on earth? Why has God blessed you with spiritual gifts? Are you more curious if your life will be a success by human standards than if you will fulfill God’s purpose for you? We all have a purpose in life. God has given usContinue reading “Build Up”
Give a Reason
How prepared are you to give a reason for your faith? Are you prepared to correct someone else for disobedience to God’s Word? Can you use God’s Word to encourage someone? Are you mature enough in God’s Word to use it with patience? If we have been in the church long enough, we have heardContinue reading “Give a Reason”
Learn Before You Teach
What does it mean to be a teacher? How can someone be a teacher unless they first learn? Have you ever attempted to teach something you did not know well? Have you had a teacher who seemed to be lost or unsure? Teaching is challenging. A good teacher does research into the subject they willContinue reading “Learn Before You Teach”
Teach Yourself
Are you a person who likes teaching others? Do you continually correct the faults you see in others? Do you talk about the faults of others but do not tell them? Have you taught yourself and fixed your own faults? It is easy to see the faults in others. We may even see our ownContinue reading “Teach Yourself”
The Wait is Over
Do you realize the gift you have? Have you taken time to evaluate what has been given to you and for you? Are you appreciative of the gift? How appreciative? How do you show your appreciation? We have been given a gift beyond what the riches of this world can buy. Unfortunately, we either do notContinue reading “The Wait is Over”
Jars of Clay
Have you ever thought of yourself as a clay jar or pot? Have you ever had a clay pot? Did it get broken? Did you attempt to repair it? Did you make it whole again? I venture to say that none of us typically think of ourselves as clay jars. Be real! A clay jarContinue reading “Jars of Clay”
Certainty in Eternity
Looking for certainty? Desiring to know someone has your back? Wanting to have a guarantee you won’t be cheated out of? Want to know your future? Have you looked in the obvious direction? Have you looked to the only One who can give you all this? Guarantees can be broken. I’m sure someone reading thisContinue reading “Certainty in Eternity”
Stumble But Remain Upright
Do you stumble sometimes? Do you fall? Are you able to get back up? Do you stumble in life? Have you experienced setbacks? Are you able to pick yourself up and get back on track? Would you like to have help? Would you like reassurance? As my mother has gotten older, I have begun toContinue reading “Stumble But Remain Upright”
Marty Pressey 