Do you expect your leaders to take care of you? Do you believe they should put the sheep before they, the shepherd, partake? Do you depend on God to provide for your everyday needs? If you are a leader, do you put the needs of those you lead ahead of your own needs? Being aContinue reading “Godly Leaders”
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Work with God
Yesterday, we talked about facing our giants. Let’s continue that discussion by continuing to look at how David faced Goliath. He did not run out to battle Goliath haphazardly. He had thought it through. He remembered his battles with lions and bears while protecting his father’s flock of sheep. David used his experiences of previousContinue reading “Work with God”
Major Decisions
Do you seek advice and guidance when needing to make major decisions? Do you take time to research all the possibilities and determine the pros and cons of each? Who do you seek out to provide you advice and guidance? Do you spend time in prayer, asking God for guidance? When we have major decisions,Continue reading “Major Decisions”
Live Your Best Life
Where are you at in life? Are you looking for something but do not know what it is? Do you feel as though you are drifting along without direction? Do you desire to know the path you should travel? Are longing to know you are loved? Are you willing to humble yourself before God? ManyContinue reading “Live Your Best Life”
God’s Reward
Are you seeking to be rewarded for your efforts? Have you been working and seen little in return? What are you working at? Is it worldly tasks? Have you heard God speak? Have you spent time in his Word? Do you know that he rewards those who work for him? There are thankless jobs inContinue reading “God’s Reward”
Fair Dealings
Do you have an understanding of fairness? Do you treat all people with fairness? Do you treat your family with fairness? Do you expect something different from your family than you do others? Have you considered there might be consequences of treating someone unfairly? We have our own understanding of fairness. It doesn’t always matchContinue reading “Fair Dealings”
Golden Rule
Do you know the golden rule? Can you quote it? Have you attempted to live by it? Was it difficult to do? Are you still attempting to live by it? Is it a challenge at certain times? What if you do not fully understand it? What if it is even more challenging than you think?Continue reading “Golden Rule”
High Expectations
Do you strive to meet the expectations of others? Do you have your own expectations of others? Are your expectations low or high? Is meeting expectations important to you? Are you meeting God’s expectations? We all have our own expectations. We have expectations of ourselves and for others. After all, there are some people whoContinue reading “High Expectations”
Evil Motives
Are you adhering to the wisdom of this world? Do you follow the crowd when it comes to gaining understanding? Is your desire for wisdom selfish ambition? Have you considered where your desire for wisdom is coming from? Most of us desire to know more. We want to learn new things, understand more, and ultimatelyContinue reading “Evil Motives”
Untangling Opponents
How often do you face opponents? How do you approach an opponent? Do you look to annihilate them? Does it depend on what kind of opposition it is? Do you know there is instruction provided for handling opponents? As we go through life, especially as we make our following of Jesus known, we will faceContinue reading “Untangling Opponents”
Marty Pressey 