Who do you look up to? Who do you revere? What are their qualities? Are they great leaders? Are they people of high integrity? Are they a person who would give you the shirt off their back? Are they humble? Are they servants? Would you revere a humble servant? There are many kinds of peopleContinue reading “Bold, Humble Servant”
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Think As God Thinks
What occupies your thoughts? Do you think about your troubles? Are you always planning something for the weekend, vacation, or work? Do you continually think about things that need to be done? Are you so preoccupied with the cares of this world that you do not think about God? We have many, many things onContinue reading “Think As God Thinks”
Breaking Bread Together
Is it important to you to eat meals together? How many meals per week do you have with your family? Do you sit down together for your supper, even if you cannot the other meals? Do you participate in fellowship meals at the church you attend? Sitting down to eat meals together has become aContinue reading “Breaking Bread Together”
Hard to Believe
Have you witnessed an amazing event? Have you seen something you could hardly believe? Would you like to see something amazing? Would you like to be part of something amazing? Can you imagine how John the Baptist felt when he witnessed what happened at Jesus’ baptism? We may have seen something amazing in our lifetimes.Continue reading “Hard to Believe”
Unrecognized
Have you been mistaken for someone else? Have you seen someone that looks familiar, but you cannot place them? Have you been told a certain person was coming and you missed them? Have you thought about how common it is to miss someone important? I’m sure we all have seen someone somewhere who looked familiar.Continue reading “Unrecognized”
John’s Mission Continues
Have you seen someone who is far greater than you? Have you worked to prepare the way for someone expected? Would you like to be sent ahead of someone who is important to prepare things ahead of them? Have you heard the story of John the Baptist? Preparing the way for someone more important thanContinue reading “John’s Mission Continues”
Tradition of Baptism
How do you view traditions? Are traditions a driving force behind your choice of church? Do you understand the reason for each tradition? Or are you someone who take or leave traditions? We have traditions for all types of things. We have pregame traditions. We have traditions for our holidays. Some of us have vacationContinue reading “Tradition of Baptism”
Honor Through Obedience
Today’s passage is lengthy, yet well worth the read. The lesson Jesus is teaching is one we should take to heart today. How many times do we put tradition above the commands of God? The better question is, how many times do we put our personal preferences above the commands of God? Are we givingContinue reading “Honor Through Obedience”
There is Only One
How many gods are there? Can you count them all? Do you recognize all the gods? Are you aware of them? Do you fall for all those other gods or do you follow the One God? Are you aware that you fall into the trap of chasing after these other gods? Our world is fullContinue reading “There is Only One”
Building Correctly
Who built your house? Do you know? Should you know? Who are you working with to build your eternal home? Are you building with the right One? Have you invited Him in to work beside you? Are you willing to follow His instructions? There are many builders in this world. Some good, some not soContinue reading “Building Correctly”
Marty Pressey 