Some of us grew up in a time when almost everything was closed on Sunday. There was no shopping. There was no going out to eat at a restaurant. It was even rare to find a gas station open to get gas for your vehicle. There might be a small convenience store open. It wasContinue reading “Sacred or Not”
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Consuming Fire
How are things going? Are you doing well? Does it feel like you are holding on by a thread? Are you searching for solid ground to stand on? Do you wonder when your struggles will end? What is your perception of God? Do you view him as a genie in a bottle? Are you inContinue reading “Consuming Fire”
Obtain Peace
What is your definition of peace? Is it the absence of war? Is it merely not fighting with someone else? Have you considered your definition of peace does not align with God’s? What if you have pursuing incomplete peace? Would you like to have the peace of God? We see negotiations for peace when nationsContinue reading “Obtain Peace”
Flee from the Wicked
Are you in need of rescue? Do you find yourself in a dangerous situation? Are you involved with the wrong kind of people? Have you gotten mixed up with people who are mean, cruel, hateful, or vengeful? Do you feel like there is no escape? Will you turn to the one who can rescue you?Continue reading “Flee from the Wicked”
God’s Purpose
Do you consider yourself successful? Do you believe you are doing what you were meant to do? If not, what are you doing to determine what you were meant to do? Do you know you were designed for a specific purpose? Do you know that God formed you in the womb? Many people in thisContinue reading “God’s Purpose”
The Servant
What does being a servant mean to you? Do you think of someone who is a household servant? Do you think of a waiter or waitress? Do you think of a butler? Do you think of a chauffeur? Do you think of Jesus as a servant? We, often, do not want to be a servant.Continue reading “The Servant”
Fire of Jesus
Sometimes, Jesus says something so outlandish we don’t know how to take it. Is He using hyperbole? Is He speaking plainly? Are we to take Him literally? Or is He speaking in a parable? It is a challenge. The good news is, there are scholars who know the original language to help us out. InContinue reading “Fire of Jesus”
Being Watched
Have you performed before an audience? Did you play sports in school, playing your games in front a crowd? Did you play in the school band, performing in parades? Were you in school plays, performing on a stage? Have you considered you are being watched by many right now? When we play sports, we don’tContinue reading “Being Watched”
Build Your Faith
How easily do you trust? Is your starting point to trust people until they prove they are untrustworthy? Or is your starting point to be skeptical until someone proves they are trustworthy? Have you done something that sounded crazy because your trusted the person who told you to do it? Trust can be tricky. WeContinue reading “Build Your Faith”
Restoration
Have you seen someone’s face shine? Have you seen the glow a pregnant woman has? Have you seen the eyes of someone light up when they see you? Have you noticed the look of a proud parent? Have you had one of looks from someone restore you? Seeing someone’s face light up is a joy.Continue reading “Restoration”
Marty Pressey 