Thinking too highly of ourselves is problematic. It can lead to pride, pride that is based on a house of cards. When that house falls, it can be catastrophic. Most of us were not born with a silver spoon in our mouth. We do not come from royalty. We are common, working-class people. Since weContinue reading “Weak and Despised”
Tag Archives: #amazinggrace
Grace of God
What does grace mean to you? How do you define grace? Do you think of grace as the opportunity to pay a bill a few days late without penalty? Do you define grace as unmerited favor? Have you considered the many things that come through the grace of God? Banks or loan companies may grantContinue reading “Grace of God”
Forgiveness and Grace
Is there someone you, other than yourself, who you give credit to for your success? Were your parents instrumental setting you up for success? Was there a mentor who was especially valuable to you? Is there someone who you continue to lean on for support or advice? Parents and mentors can play crucial roles inContinue reading “Forgiveness and Grace”
Step Into the Light
Have you ever looked at a bright light? Did it hurt your eyes? Have you noticed the smallest of lights seems to be bright in the darkness of night? Do you prefer the darkness or the light? Do you feel better during the day or the night? Have you noticed a difference? Our feelings changeContinue reading “Step Into the Light”
Encourage and Bless
How do you encourage others? Do you praise them for their accomplishments? Do you tell them they can do whatever it is they are attempting? Do you encourage people in general ways? Do you encourage them by your presence? Do you encourage them through God? Encouragement is needed by everyone. It is the encouragement ofContinue reading “Encourage and Bless”
Prideful or Humble
How many of us thank God that we are not like other people we know? How many of us thank God we are not criminals? How many of us thank God we don’t work in what we consider to be offensive jobs? Have we considered that doing so displays our pride before God? We tooContinue reading “Prideful or Humble”
Slow Down
Have you ever sat down and read the Psalms? Do you have a favorite? They are full of praise, lament, and recognizing the power of God. They remind us of who God is; his power, his creativeness, his provision, his grace, his mercy, simply how awesome he is. Psalm 65 is one that starts withContinue reading “Slow Down”
God Plans the Future
How far in advance do you plan? Do you plan a vacation several months in advance? Do you make hotel reservations a year in advance? Do you make dinner reservations weeks in advance? Have you planned your next trip, holiday festivities, or even your next haircut? I used to plan several weeks and months ahead.Continue reading “God Plans the Future”
Hope In Glory
Faith. Justification. Peace. Grace. Hope. Glory. Don’t those sound like wonderful things? Wouldn’t you like to have all of them? Do you know that you can? Wonder how they are accessible to you? The first step is asking God to give them to. We may think our faith is ours, but we would only beContinue reading “Hope In Glory”
Be Made Whole
Have you ever denied that you follow Jesus? Have you been afraid to let others know you are a Christian? Have you realized you need to be redeemed? Have you asked Jesus for forgiveness? Do you know that He will reconcile you to Himself? We all deny Jesus at some point in our lives. WhetherContinue reading “Be Made Whole”
Marty Pressey 