How important is money to you? How important is property to you? How much of your parents’ stuff do you want to grab hold of when they pass from this life? Have you made money and possessions your idol? Have they overtaken your desire to serve God? It seems like everyone is seeking to makeContinue reading “This Ain’t Nothing”
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Model Prayer
Have you asked to be taught something you saw someone else being taught? Did you think that specific skill was worthy of learning? What were you willing to give up to learn it? Were you willing to give up your time? Were you willing to pay for it? Were you taught? Learning new skills canContinue reading “Model Prayer”
Blessed by Trust
Yesterday, we discussed being careful who you trust. We know that some people will let us down or betray us. When that happens, our trust is broken. We may have our doubts about trusting God. We want to believe we can trust him. Or we may fully trust God. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God tellsContinue reading “Blessed by Trust”
God Is Our Hope
Are you being persecuted for your faith? Have you been persecuted in the past? Do you know someone who is or was persecuted? Are there people who seek your downfall? Are you facing an uphill battle to recover from a bad situation? Who have you turned to for help? Many of us have faced persecutionContinue reading “God Is Our Hope”
Bread of Life
As we continue Jesus’ explanation to Jewish leadership of who He was, we see Him reiterate the analogy of being the bread of life. He states that whoever believes He is who He says is will have eternal life. Eternal life is not earned but freely given to those who believe. Jesus goes on toContinue reading “Bread of Life”
A Clean Heart
What do you ask God for when you pray? Are you asking in accordance with his will? Are all your requests for yourself, your family, or people you know? Do you ask for things? Do you ask for a better job? Do your prayers only consist of requests? Praying is a very important part ofContinue reading “A Clean Heart”
Have You Heard?
Today’s questions come from our Scripture passage. Take a moment and read them first. They are rhetorical questions. The prophet Isaiah knew the Israelites knew, heard, been told, but may not understand. We are in the same boat today. We have heard about God. In fact, there is a growing curiosity among the young, theContinue reading “Have You Heard?”
Be Strengthened by God
Do you feel as though you are in an uphill battle? Are you struggling with it? Does it feel as though you are losing? Are you going it alone? Or have you asked for help? Do you desire help but do not know where to turn? Have you considered turning to God? We go throughContinue reading “Be Strengthened by God”
Renew Your Mind
Have you ever felt lost? Have you wondered why you are where you are? Have you wondered what your purpose in life is? Are you willing to listen to good advice? Are you willing to follow God’s plan for your life? Do you want to know what his plan is for you? Often, we thinkContinue reading “Renew Your Mind”
Filled by Jesus
Are you feeling empty? Do you desire sustenance? Are you looking for physical, emotional, or spiritual nourishment? Would you like to be filled? Have you turned to the One who can fill you? We have a variety of needs. We need physical nourishment that comes from food and water. We know the healthier we eat,Continue reading “Filled by Jesus”
Marty Pressey 