How often do you have family gatherings? Do you have family reunions? Do you have smaller and larger family get togethers? What determines when you come together and who is part of it? Are the gatherings special? Do you cherish them, more so as you get older? Family gatherings can be great. They provide usContinue reading “Celebrate Pentecost”
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Celebrate Like Jesus
Do you like dinner parties? Do you believe the more food there is and the more people there are the better the party is? Do you like to celebrate special occasions? Birthdays? Christmas? Easter? Thanksgiving? Can you think of a better occasion to celebrate? Dinner parties can be a lot of fun. Celebrations are joyousContinue reading “Celebrate Like Jesus”
New Every Morning
Do you like new things? Do you like the smell of a new car? Do you like how you feel when you put on a new outfit? Do you like putting new furniture in your home? Do you like trying new foods? Have you considered being new yourself? Have you considered the source of newness?Continue reading “New Every Morning”
Showing Christ
What is your idea of showing Christ to everyone you meet? Is it a pretty smile? Maybe a friendly “Hello”? Do you say “God bless” to others as you leave them? Are there specific actions you take to demonstrate how Christ is working within you? At this time of year, it is common to hearContinue reading “Showing Christ”
Be Exuberant
As we celebrate our nations’ independence, what is your favorite celebration memory? Is it a memory of spending time with family? Is it a special fireworks display? Is it spending time in a foreign country and being with your tight-knit military unit? Will this one be special? There are tons of celebrations across our countryContinue reading “Be Exuberant”
Christmas Continued
Do you feel a letdown following Christmas? Once all the family gatherings are done, are you exhausted? Do you look forward to the new year? Do you reflect on the past year? Have you read beyond the story of Jesus’ birth? Do you know what happens next in Jesus’ life? For many of us, ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas Continued”
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”
Saving the Flock
What do you look forward to? Are looking toward acquiring more? Or are you merely hoping to make it through this day? Have you made the glory of this world your desire? Or have you discovered this world’s glory is nothing compared to the glory of eternity? We may look forward to many things. ThereContinue reading “Saving the Flock”
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”
Marty Pressey 