Have you done something to receive a gift or prize? Was the gift a lasting gift, one that you were able to use or enjoy for many years? Did you pass the gift on to others? Do you know there is a gift you can receive that will last for your entire life? We mayContinue reading “God’s Gift”
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The Root
Have you ever cut down a tree? Do you know a tree will grow back if the roots are healthy? How do you stop a tree from growing back? How do you stop bad behavior? How do you keep people from being bad people? The answer to all these questions lies in the roots. YouContinue reading “The Root”
The Fig Tree
Do you hear people speak idioms and sometimes wonder what they mean? Have you heard people use metaphors and not understand the point they were trying to make? Do you wonder why Jesus did some of the things He did? We use a wide variety of sayings that mean something other than the words thatContinue reading “The Fig Tree”
Change of Heart
What does it mean to repent? Do you know? Have you done so? Do you want to repent? Have you found it hard to repent? Are you afraid God is upset at you for needing to repent repeatedly? Repent is a word we don’t use often in our daily discussions. But just because we don’tContinue reading “Change of Heart”
Gather to Jesus
Are you protected from the storms of life? Do you want to be protected? Do you wish you had a protector who was unbeatable? Are you willing to come under the protection of someone else? There are times when we wish the storm would pass quickly or simply stop. Things can get bad in aContinue reading “Gather to Jesus”
In Jesus’ Name
Would you like to be confident that what you ask for will be granted? Do you long for being synchronized with the will of God? Does being in agreement with others sound good? Will you do what is required? Being in agreement can be a difficult task if we only follow our human desires. IfContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”
Turn It Over
Are you seeking relief from an oppressive situation? Do you long to see the world from a broader perspective? Would you like to experience true freedom in your life? Have you turned to the One who can grant you all of these? We may find ourselves in difficult, and perhaps oppressing, situations at various timesContinue reading “Turn It Over”
Rest for the Weary
Have you grown weary? Are you looking for relief? Do you long for a time of peace rather than struggle? Is your desire to go away to a secret place to acquire the peace you desire? Have you looked to the One who can give you rest? We live in a time of weariness. WeContinue reading “Rest for the Weary”
Understanding Context
Have you heard of taking things out of context? Do you understand what that means? Have you ever heard something said but only one small piece of it? Have you read only a portion of a statement and misinterpreted it? Taking things out of context can be misleading and dangerous. We have seen or heardContinue reading “Understanding Context”
Who is that?
Have you ever seen a stirring of people or hear a buzz of excitement going on and wonder why? Have you been in a crowded room when a controversial figure walks in and hear mumbling questions? Have you thought that was what happened when Jesus entered Jerusalem? Likely, you have heard the whispering about aContinue reading “Who is that?”
Marty Pressey 