Many will attend a Christmas Eve service this evening. But how many pay close attention to the Scriptures that are read? How many will make note and read them again? How many will catch the nuances of those passages? How many will ask questions to better understand? There are many things in the Scriptures, littleContinue reading “The Nuances”
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Light in Darkness
Have you ever been in complete darkness? Have you been in darkness that was so dark you could not see your hand even though it was touching your nose? Have you been in a dark place emotionally? Have you been severely depressed? Have you seen the light? I can remember being in a jungle inContinue reading “Light in Darkness”
Blessed Among Women
What does it mean to be blessed? Have you considered that? Do you believe you have been blessed? What would it mean if you were especially blessed? What if God blessed you for a specific purpose? How would you react? Would others know your blessing? When Mary came calling on Elizabeth, Elizabeth immediately recognized theContinue reading “Blessed Among Women”
Everything Changed
How do you view yourself? Do you see yourself as someone important? Do you ever think the world could not go on without you? Do you think of yourself as just another person among billions on this earth? Do you rejoice in God’s blessings? Do you magnify his name? We have different viewpoints of ourselvesContinue reading “Everything Changed”
Security and Peace
How would you like to live secure? Wouldn’t it be nice to not have anything to worry about? Don’t you desire to have peace in your life? Wouldn’t you like to be at peace within your soul? Have you been seeking a secure life with peace? Where have you been looking? Being at peace isContinue reading “Security and Peace”
Right Time, Right Place
Being in the right place at the right time is important. We can make all our plans and still not accomplish it. We may consider it to be luck that puts there. We may believe it is fate. Yet, there is another reason for us to be in the right place at the right time.Continue reading “Right Time, Right Place”
Pure and Sanctified
What comes to mind when you hear the word abolish? Do you think of abolishing old laws or antiquated traditions? What about sanctification? Is it some big religious word you don’t know what it means? Or is it something you are striving for? Are you trying to earn it? The abolishing of old laws andContinue reading “Pure and Sanctified”
No More Sacrifices
Have you ever thought about living a simpler life? Have you thought you would like to go back to a life without computers, tablets, cell phones, and electronic games? Have you thought about what it would be like to live in the old west? What about the time Jesus came into the world? I mustContinue reading “No More Sacrifices”
The Good Life
What kind of roots do you have? How deep do they go? What are they deep in? Who are they deep in? Do your roots support the life you desire? Are you growing healthily because of your roots? Are you willing to plant your roots into a new place to be who you were madeContinue reading “The Good Life”
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”
Marty Pressey 