Have you traveled to a different country? Have you been the one who stands out as the foreigner? Have you been the one who could not understand the language? Did you go because you wanted to go? Or did you go because you were told to go? Going to a different country can be aContinue reading “Go as You are Called”
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Tempted in Weakness
Have you been tempted? Have you been sorely tempted when you were at a weak point in your life? Was it after you had gone through a horrendous accident? Was it after you had a relationship fall apart? Was it while you were recovering from an extensive surgery? It often seems as though the mostContinue reading “Tempted in Weakness”
Hear God Speak
Do you hear God speaking to you? Or has your heart been hardened so you cannot hear him? Could it be that you have rebelled against him? Have you given your heart over to this world? Do you blame God for the bad that happens in this world? There are many in this world who blameContinue reading “Hear God Speak”
Reward for Suffering
Are you being tested in your faith? Do you pass tests of your faith well? Or do you often fail those tests? Do you view those tests as being part of the body of Christ? Do you rejoice in being tested? Do you remind yourself that suffering through those tests will bring joy? Most ofContinue reading “Reward for Suffering”
The Root Cause
Why is there death in this world? Why is there corruption? Why is there oppression? Why is there injustice? Why are there hurting people everywhere we turn? Why is there pain, suffering, tears, hate, fear, and all the negatives we can think of? The one-word answer to all those questions is—sin. We don’t talk muchContinue reading “The Root Cause”
Fast In Secret
How do you go about fasting? Do you fast from certain foods? Do you fast from eating entirely for a day or two? Do you fast from specific activities? Do you fast at all? Do you know that fasting is expected of you by God? Will you meet God’s expectation? Today is Ash Wednesday, whichContinue reading “Fast In Secret”
Pray In Secret
How often do you pray? Where do you pray? Do you pray publicly? Is your praying always done in private? Does it make a difference how or when you pray? Have you wrestled with these questions? Do you know Jesus tells how we should pray? I know many people who feel awkward praying, especially ifContinue reading “Pray In Secret”
Give In Secret
What does your giving look like? Do you donate your money to charities? Do you contribute to the ministries of the church? Have you put much thought into your giving? Do you know what God expects? Do you know what Jesus says about giving? Some give regularly to church, whether it is monthly or weekly.Continue reading “Give In Secret”
Eyewitness Account
Do you believe the testimony of an eyewitness? Or do you prefer to hear the rumors and myths purported by others? Do you prefer hearing the truth or half-truths and falsities? Do you do your due diligence to seek the truth? Rumors are juicier, but truth is enlightening. Rumors make us feel holier than theContinue reading “Eyewitness Account”
Listen to Jesus
How well do you listen? Do you listen to those in authority? Do you listen to those with more experience? Do you listen to those who have higher educations? Or do you believe you know better than anyone else? Do you know that line of thinking can get you into a deep mess? There areContinue reading “Listen to Jesus”
Marty Pressey 