What does it mean to be put in charge? Do you believe it means the person in charge can boss everyone around? Can they set their own rules? Are they allowed to rule with an iron fist? Do you know some who act in this way? What does it mean for the people of God?Continue reading “Put in Charge”
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Chosen Before Time
Do you remember elementary school? Do you remember there were certain kids who were chosen first when choosing teams to play kickball? Was there a certain group of kids who always chose one another? Were you part of that group or were you on the outside? In every class of every school there is alwaysContinue reading “Chosen Before Time”
Honor God Given Abilities
Do you have a special talent? Does your family boost your confidence in it or downplay it? Is your community unwilling to acknowledge your special abilities since they have seen you grow from a child into an adult? Is it frustrating to feel like you are being held back? It is often the case thatContinue reading “Honor God Given Abilities”
Same Spirit of Faith
Have you thought about what you have in common with others? Do you look like your Mom or Dad? Do you hang out with friends who like the same things? Do you and your siblings share similar tendencies? Have you thought you have more in common with people than you think? We have a lotContinue reading “Same Spirit of Faith”
Empty Grave
Three women (Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Salome) went to minister to the body of Jesus. It is apparent they did not know that Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea had done so on Friday (John 19:38-42). These ladies were also concerned with who they might get to roll the stone away. However, when they arrived, theContinue reading “Empty Grave”
Faithful Follower
Has there been someone you looked up, perhaps idolized, who you would follow to the ends of the earth? Was it a mentor who took the time to both teach and correct you as you were growing up? Is it a parent who you continue to respect and follow their advice? Having someone we respectContinue reading “Faithful Follower”
Unified in Spirit
Have you had a very close relationship with someone? Have you experienced being so close to someone you could finish each other’s sentences? Do you seek that closeness with fellow Christians? Most of us have had very close relationships. It may have been with a spouse. It may have been with a friend. It mayContinue reading “Unified in Spirit”
Blessed by God
How blessed do you feel? Do you feel blessed when you are struggling? Do you feel blessed when you are being laughed at for your faith? Do you feel blessed when you show mercy or are a peacemaker? Do you consider yourself to be as blessed as the apostles? Jesus tells us in what weContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Blessed by Covenant
Have you been blessed and wonder why? Have you wondered if God has shown you favor or if you were just lucky? Do you know why you were in the right place at the right time? Have you thought about where that blessing came from, where it originated? It is likely we all have beenContinue reading “Blessed by Covenant”
Count Your Blessings
Do you wonder if you are blessed? Does it feel like there are times when you are not blessed? Wouldn’t it be nice to know you are blessed at all times? Do you know you are blessed? What if you were to count your blessings? Do you think you would be able to count themContinue reading “Count Your Blessings”
Marty Pressey 