Have you been lied to? Have you been told a half-truth? How did you find out it was a lie or half-truth? How did you feel when you discovered it? Did you feel betrayed? Were you hurt? What did you do about it, if anything? Are you still dealing with the aftereffects of it? BeingContinue reading “Accept Life”
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Temptation and Victory
How strong is your will power? How long can you resist temptation? What is your greatest weakness? Can you resist eating your favorite food? Can you resist adding one more tool to your tool chest? Can you resist buying a new dress? What is your favorite sin? Temptation overcomes all of us. We all haveContinue reading “Temptation and Victory”
Blessed by God
How do you like it when people say evil things about you? Is your immediate reaction to spout evil things about them? Do you believe you are justified in doing so? Do you believe it is the right thing to do? Have you considered how you should react as a follower of Jesus? It isContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Recommit to Jesus
Do you like to have a good plan in your hands (or mind)? Have you found that any plan you make must have a secondary plan, in the event something goes awry? Would you like to have a fool-proof plan? Would you jump on it, if I told you there is one available to you?Continue reading “Recommit to Jesus”
Irreproachable
The Apostle Paul had just talked about Jesus being the image of God and the creator of all things in heaven an earth. He had stated that it was through the cross of Jesus that God reconciled everything to himself and the fullness of God dwelled in Jesus. Paul now states that everyone who hadContinue reading “Irreproachable”
None Are Lost
Have you ever felt as though you were adrift? Have felt untethered, like boat bobbing on the water? Are you feeling that way now? Are you seeking to set your feet on solid ground? Do you desire to hear positive news? Will you listen, if you are given the best news of all? There canContinue reading “None Are Lost”
Setting Priorities
Yesterday, we were asked what our most important possession is. Today, let’s discuss all our possessions. Are there any of our material possessions that we are unwilling to give up? Is there at least one prized possession we want to hold on to forever? I remember being a child and hearing my Mom and GrandmaContinue reading “Setting Priorities”
Salvation Has Come
What is salvation to you? Do you think of it as a “get out of jail free card?” Is it a reward for being good? Do you ever think about salvation? Or have you taken it for granted, allowing it to pass from your mind? Has it come to your house? Salvation is a churchyContinue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Happy Are Those…
Happiness is often fleeting. We are happy when we purchase something new, but it wears off. We are happy when we are with friends, but we cannot be with them every day, all day. We are happy with our pets until they are disobedient. Our happiness doesn’t last. We can find a fulfilling happiness, oneContinue reading “Happy Are Those…”
Discipleship
Have ever wondered what it takes to become a disciple of Jesus? Do think it is as simple as reciting a few words and getting wet? How did you come to that conclusion? Were you taught that by way of tradition? Have you done your own research to discover the truth? Despite what is oftenContinue reading “Discipleship”
Marty Pressey 