Do you like waiting? What if you are waiting in grief? What if all your hopes had just been dashed? What if you feel as though your dreams were just crushed? Do you look for something to put your hope in? Is the waiting excruciating in one of these situations? Our culture has conditioned usContinue reading “Waiting in Grief”
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Crucified for Us
How does the crucifixion of Jesus affect you? Does it only remind you that you have been forgiven? Does it only remind you that salvation is available to you? Does it only remind you that there is hope? Or does it have a much deeper meaning to you? Jesus’ crucifixion should affect us deep inContinue reading “Crucified for Us”
The Known Future
Do you want to know the future? Do you wish you knew how your life would turn out? Do you simply want to know what’s ahead of you for the next week, month, or year? Would you like to know when your last day on this earth is? How do you think Jesus felt asContinue reading “The Known Future”
Do Not Be Troubled
Is your heart troubled? Are you yearning for peace? Do you long for relief and rest? Are you looking for someone or something to put your trust in? Do you need your confidence boosted? Have you put your faith in God and in Jesus Christ? Will you trust the One who will return? We mayContinue reading “Do Not Be Troubled”
Love Is…
What is love? Is love an emotional feeling? Is it unconditional? Is it committed? Do you describe it as brotherly or sisterly? Does it include your friends and neighbors? Does love include your enemy? Is it only for close relationships? Do you love as Jesus commanded you to love? Our culture too often only refersContinue reading “Love Is…”
Listening for God
Have you had a feeling that you knew what was going to happen before it happened? Have you experienced the feeling of deja vu? Does it make it feel more at ease knowing what is coming? Have you heard the voice of God speaking to you? Has the Holy Spirit led you on your path?Continue reading “Listening for God”
Praise the King
Do you seek out praise? Is it a motivator for you? Do you prefer to give praise to others? Is praise something you struggle with, whether for you or for others? How do you praise the King—Jesus? Accepting praise from others can be challenging and we can feel embarrassed by it. Praising others can alsoContinue reading “Praise the King”
Something Special
How well do you follow instructions? Do you listen for all the instructions to be given? Or do you assume you know what is going to be said and head off on a task before receiving all the instructions? Do you recognize the moment? Or does it take someone to point it out to you?Continue reading “Something Special”
Be Willing
What are you willing to give to others? Are you willing to give something expensive to help someone else? Would you give up a prize possession if someone was in need of it? Does the situation make a difference in your decision? What are you willing to give God? Giving to others may be easyContinue reading “Be Willing”
Thankful for Love
What does it mean to you to be loved? Is being loved something you are thankful for? Have you felt loved at one time and unloved at another? Do you want to know that you are loved at all times? What if I told you, you are? Will you be thankful for that love? BeingContinue reading “Thankful for Love”
Marty Pressey 