The Outcast

What types of people do you hang out with? Do you complain about the bad types of people? How do you define a bad type? Is it anyone different than you? Is it only those who commit crimes? Does it include people who are offensive? What is your definition? We typically like to hang outContinue reading “The Outcast”

Be Responsible

Who do you hang around? How would you classify them? Are they trustworthy? Are they industrious? Are they people who are earning their keep? Or are some of them lazy and seeking to feed off other people? Have you considered that you should change who you hang around? We make friends and acquaintances from allContinue reading “Be Responsible”

Praise the King

How often do you give God the credit? Have you sung Jesus’ praises outside of Sunday morning worship? Do you praise Him when you are not around other Christians? Are you willing to proclaim His mighty deeds, His resurrection, and the blessings you have received? Praising Jesus may be difficult for us. Our politically correctContinue reading “Praise the King”

Be Transformed In Christ

What does freedom mean to you? Is your understanding of freedom wrapped up in your ability to do what you want? Do you view freedom as being free to pursue happiness? Have you considered your freedom to pursue God? Will you use your freedom to do so? Living in a country that values freedom, weContinue reading “Be Transformed In Christ”

Do What Is Hard

How easy is it for you to love your enemies? Who do you think of when you think of enemies? Do you do good to those who hate you? Would you rather return hate for hate? What about those who curse you or mistreat you? How do you want to treat them? We want toContinue reading “Do What Is Hard”

Perfect Reflection

Are you comforted knowing you are called by name? Does it give you solace that you are called by someone else’s name? Do you know you were created for glory? Do you know you were formed and are being formed by God? Are strengthened knowing he will call you home? God has promised to callContinue reading “Perfect Reflection”

Abound in Love

What are you seeking to increase? What would you like to be better at? How would you like to improve your attitude and behavior? Have you thought about increasing your love for others? Have you thought about abounding with love for family, friends, and everyone you meet? Each of us can improve our attitudes andContinue reading “Abound in Love”

Be Humble

Do you like to brag on yourself? Do you like to tell others about all your accomplishments? Do you think you are better than others based on what you have done? Do you think too highly of yourself? Have you considered that every thought and spoken word God knows? All of us think highly ofContinue reading “Be Humble”

Establishing God’s Kingdom

What comes to your mind when you think about God’s kingdom? Do you think about the pearly gates of heaven? Do you think of golden streets? Or do you think of the King who has established His kingdom forever? Is He the focus of your attention above all else? We have been taught to envisionContinue reading “Establishing God’s Kingdom”

Be Like Christ

Have you ever wondered what it will be like when Christ returns? Have you wondered how you will look? Do you think you will look the way you do today? Will you look like the best version of yourself? Have you thought of yourself as being pure? Any thoughts at all? Wondering what we willContinue reading “Be Like Christ”