How was your Christmas day? Was it a busy day spent with family? Did you go from one place to another? Were you the host of several family members? Did you spend the day alone? Were there family traditions upheld? Are you ready for some rest? How will you move forward? Christmas day is differentContinue reading “The Day After”
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Paying Homage
What do you think of when you hear someone paying tribute? What does it mean to give homage to someone? Do you believe it is respecting and honoring the person verbally? Do you believe it is presenting the person with gifts? Could it be both? It is awards season, which means there will be severalContinue reading “Paying Homage”
The Day After
What do you do the day after a big celebration? What do you do when a several days long celebration has concluded? Do you fall into your bed exhausted? Do you plan a couple days off work to recuperate and rejuvenate yourself? What if it is holy day you have been celebrating? We all celebrateContinue reading “The Day After”
In the Beginning
When you celebrate Christmas, what are you celebrating? Do you look forward to all the presents? Do you receive joy from giving to others? Have you considered who you should be celebrating? Do you know the importance of the meaning of Jesus coming into this world? We can get caught up in the glitz andContinue reading “In the Beginning”
Honor and Respect
How do you view the days of your life? Do you observe some days as special? Are they the same special days that others observe? Do you view every day to be same? Do others celebrating special days upset you? What can or should be done about it? Many of us like to celebrate specialContinue reading “Honor and Respect”
Celebrate the Lord
Are there special days you like to remember? Do you celebrate them in a special way? Do you throw big parties inviting family and friends to celebrate with you? Are there celebrations that last more than a day? Are any of those celebrations to celebrate what God has done? All of us have special daysContinue reading “Celebrate the Lord”
Wedding, Funeral, or Neither
What is your preference? Do you prefer a somber, repentant worship service? Do you prefer an upbeat, joyous worship service? Do you prefer a more traditional worship service? Do you prefer a more contemporary worship service? Do you reject one or the other? We see worship services that span the spectrum from the extremely somberContinue reading “Wedding, Funeral, or Neither”
Rejoice with Abraham
What causes you to rejoice? Is it a promotion in your job? Is finding someone special to be your companion for life? Is it watching your child accomplish something they have been working hard for? What causes you to rejoice? Do you rejoice in Jesus Christ? Many things in this world can provide us withContinue reading “Rejoice with Abraham”
Miraculous Birth
Have you heard the news? Have you been told the wonderful news? Do you look forward to the celebration? Is it a one-day celebration or do you celebrate throughout the year? How do you celebrate? Do you have a big family dinner? Do you gather for multiple dinners? Christmas Day is still several days away.Continue reading “Miraculous Birth”
Marty Pressey 