Have you noticed that God sometimes does things the opposite of what we think he should do? Have you heard that Jesus turned the world upside down? Is it because God enjoys toying with us or we fail to fall in line with God? Do we think we are too good to follow God? JesusContinue reading “Foolishness of the World”
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Foolishness or Power
What is foolishness to you? Is it someone acting silly? Is it someone doing something that is both dangerous and unnecessary? Have you thought that foolishness may be different for different folks? Is Jesus going to the cross to save the world foolishness to you? Foolishness comes in many forms and can be judged soContinue reading “Foolishness or Power”
Seek the Lord
If you could have only one thing in life, what would it be? Is there a singular goal you are working toward? Do you have a plan to achieve that goal? Are there other people who are helping you achieve it? Are you focusing on material things this world has to offer? We chase manyContinue reading “Seek the Lord”
Light and Protector
Who is the light of your life? Is it your spouse? Is it your parents? Is it you children? Who do you lean on when you need strength. Is it any of those some people? Or is it someone else? Or do you think you can handle it all on your own? Will you turnContinue reading “Light and Protector”
Known Before Birth
Have you considered that you were born for a specific purpose? Do you feel as though you are fulfilling that purpose? Do you believe others are born for a purpose? Or do you think everything is random with no specific design in mind? There are many who believe it is purpose that keeps us aliveContinue reading “Known Before Birth”
Also Known As
Do you know someone by a nickname? Is there someone you know who answers to a call sign? Is there another name you answer to? How many nicknames or call signs do you answer to? Do you have a title or rank that you answer to? Have you thought about their meaning? We may notContinue reading “Also Known As”
Baptism Emotions
Have you wished there was a sign that indicated the right person? Have you ever flown into an airport and had someone pick you up? Did you have search for the person giving you a ride? Did you mistakenly think the wrong vehicle was theirs? Did you become frustrated? Having flown more times for businessContinue reading “Baptism Emotions”
Grace of God
What does grace mean to you? How do you define grace? Do you think of grace as the opportunity to pay a bill a few days late without penalty? Do you define grace as unmerited favor? Have you considered the many things that come through the grace of God? Banks or loan companies may grantContinue reading “Grace of God”
Greetings
Have you ever needed to give a speech to an organization or a gathering of people you don’t know? Have you spoken at a conference? How did you address your audience? Was it a formal address? Did it feel awkward? Did you model it after Paul’s opening to his letters? Public speaking can be aContinue reading “Greetings”
Flowing Love
What does sacrifice mean to you? Does it mean giving up chocolate? Does it mean skipping a meal so your children can eat? Does it mean forgoing purchasing new clothes for yourself so you can pay your electric bill? What does offering yourself to serve others mean to you? Sacrificing for our children comes naturalContinue reading “Flowing Love”
Marty Pressey 