Have you thought of being poor as being blessed? Have you thought being hungry was a blessing? Have you thought weeping meant a blessing? I dare say not many, if any at all, would think any of these are a blessing. We likely think of them as a lack of blessing, if not a curse.Continue reading “Deep Roots”
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Believe in the Resurrection
How strong is your faith? What is your faith based on? Is your faith willing to stand when criticized? Is your faith based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Does the promise of resurrection help you get through tough times? Or are you unsure about the resurrection? Resurrection is a challenging topic. No one livingContinue reading “Believe in the Resurrection”
True Happiness
Do you want to be happy? Do you continually seek new ways to make yourself happy? Are you consumed with trying to be happy? Have you found that happiness does not seem to last? Would like to know why? Would you like to know a better way? We see people try a multitude of thingsContinue reading “True Happiness”
Blessed by Trust
Yesterday, we discussed being careful who you trust. We know that some people will let us down or betray us. When that happens, our trust is broken. We may have our doubts about trusting God. We want to believe we can trust him. Or we may fully trust God. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God tellsContinue reading “Blessed by Trust”
Who to Trust
Where do we put our trust? What do we trust in? Who do we trust in? Are there consequences if we put our trust in the wrong person or wrong things? We have “In God We Trust” on our money, but to we really? Or are we trusting in ourselves or someone else? Trust canContinue reading “Who to Trust”
Rule the World
Do you want to rule the world? Have you played the game, “If I was king/queen for a day?” What are the things you would do? How would you change the nation or the world? How do you think you would wield that power? Would it be good? Almost everyone complains about something our community,Continue reading “Rule the World”
Fishing
What are you catching, other than a cold? Are you even out looking to catch something or someone? If you are looking to catch someone, who are you seeking to catch? What are you using to attract them? Have you considered what they might be attracted to? Whether we admit or not, we are fishing.Continue reading “Fishing”
Believe the Witnesses
Do you believe in resurrection? Do you know that many people do not believe in it? Do you know Christians who are unsure about it? Are you unsure about it? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see someone who had been resurrected? We mention resurrection often when talking about Jesus.Continue reading “Believe the Witnesses”
Remember Jesus
How often do you need to be reminded of something you heard? Are you gifted to remember everything you hear? Or do you need to be reminded from time-to-time? Can you remember the history lessons you learned in school? Can you remember what your spouse told you yesterday? Our memories are often good when weContinue reading “Remember Jesus”
Kings Shall Bow
What is your perception of your nation’s leaders? Do you believe they have good leadership skills? Do you believe they have the country’s best interests at heart? Do you believe they were put into power by God? Do you believe they have put their faith in God? National leaders in countries all around the worldContinue reading “Kings Shall Bow”
Marty Pressey 