Have you ever done something that someone requested that seemed to be strange? Have you done something on command that you questioned? Would you blindly do something you were told to do by someone you trusted? What if you were concerned it might break the law? We rarely see someone simply do something they areContinue reading “Strange Command”
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Cry Out to God
How does grief affect you? Have you experienced the deep grief from the loss of a loved one? Have you cried many tears on many different days? Has your soul been shaken by the loss? Have you experienced a loss of energy or physical pains in your grief? Grief is experienced in many ways beContinue reading “Cry Out to God”
Rejoice and Be Glad
How will your day go today? Will you have a good day? Are you looking forward to today? Are you thankful for the gift of today? What will you do with the gift you have been given? Will you rejoice in your gift? Are you glad you have received this gift? We all have goodContinue reading “Rejoice and Be Glad”
Gate of the Lord
Are you looking for doors to open to you? Have you been pounding on doors that just won’t open? Have you considered you have been knocking on the wrong doors? Are you willing to knock on the right door? Will you walk through the right door when it is open? Door knocking can be frustrating,Continue reading “Gate of the Lord”
Relying On God
Where do you turn in times of difficulty? Where do you turn in times of stress? How do you handle facing ridicule when standing for what is right? Who do you desire to be by your side? Can you count on them to always be there, no matter what? We can be sure we allContinue reading “Relying On God”
Sustain the Weary
How well do you speak? Do you speak foolishness? Do you speak wisdom? Do you speak about things on which you are knowledgeable? Do you speak things you know very little about? Have you tamed your tongue? Have you allowed God to train you in your speech? We like to speak, at times, about thingsContinue reading “Sustain the Weary”
Jesus As Our Priority
What are your priorities? Is it family? Is it job performance? Is it caring for those in need? Is it being at every worship service, Bible study, or other church function? Are your priorities your own or are they driven by someone else? We can have several priorities and often they compete to be atContinue reading “Jesus As Our Priority”
Giving It All To Jesus
Do you give your best? Or do you hold back? It is easy for us to hold back a portion for ourselves. We have a built-in instinct to take care of ourselves. We also can be selfish, wanting the best for ourselves. The combination of those two can drive us to being reserved and savingContinue reading “Giving It All To Jesus”
Celebrate Like Jesus
Do you like dinner parties? Do you believe the more food there is and the more people there are the better the party is? Do you like to celebrate special occasions? Birthdays? Christmas? Easter? Thanksgiving? Can you think of a better occasion to celebrate? Dinner parties can be a lot of fun. Celebrations are joyousContinue reading “Celebrate Like Jesus”
Walk Toward the Future
Do you have goals set for your life? Have you accomplished goals during your life? Do you look back over your life at your accomplishments? Do you relish them? Do they bring back fond memories? Do you live in those memories? Are you looking to the future? It is easy to live in the past,Continue reading “Walk Toward the Future”
Marty Pressey 