Have you had something happened that appeared to be bad only to see how it worked out for the best later? Did you recognize it at the time? Did you recognize it later? Have you recognized it at all? Did it strengthen your faith? Did you give God the credit for using it for good?Continue reading “When Things Go Wrong”
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Love Is…
What is your definition of love? Do you believe it to be a feeling? Do you consider it to be an emotion? Have you fallen in love? Do you tell others you love them? What if there is a different kind of love? What if God has something else in mind? Loving another with ourContinue reading “Love Is…”
Seek to See
What are you seeking today? Is it something you have been trying to accomplish for quite some time? Have you made progress toward your goal? What are you not seeing? Is there an obstacle in your way that you can’t see? Have you asked God to open your eyes? We often set goals we wantContinue reading “Seek to See”
Exalted Above All
If you were creating your own God, what qualities would you give him/her? Would your created God be powerful? Would your created God be good looking? Would your created God grant all your wishes? Would your created God be your best friend? How do you think that would work out? We often designate our ownContinue reading “Exalted Above All”
High Priest
Intercession. That’s a word we don’t often use. To intercede is to interpose on someone else’s behalf. It is to plead or petition for someone else. It is to mediate between two parties. Do we need someone like that? Of course we do. And Jesus is the One who intercedes for us. The writer ofContinue reading “High Priest”
Redeemed
Where do you find refuge? Where do you go when everything goes wrong? Who do you seek solace from when it seems you have nowhere to turn? Who do you go to for advice when your world comes crashing down? Who do you turn to for the day-to-day disappointments? We all experience disappointments. Sometimes, itContinue reading “Redeemed”
Overcoming Fear
What are you afraid of? Do you have fears that you try to hide? Do you have fears that you openly share with others? Are you afraid of various animals? Do you fear for your children, parents, or other relatives? Do you fear for your community or country? Fear comes in all shapes and sizes.Continue reading “Overcoming Fear”
Imposing Conversation
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone on a subject you knew nothing about? Have you been in a conversation on a subject you knew a little but the person you are talking to is an expert? Do you sometimes think you know more about what’s going on than God? Being in aContinue reading “Imposing Conversation”
Abide in God
What does it mean to abide in God? How can we abide in him every day of our lives? What does abide mean? How is it defined and how can we apply it in our daily lives? Have you ever given serious thought to abiding in God? The word abide means to remain in, continue,Continue reading “Abide in God”
Servant Leader
Do you seek to have power over someone else? Are you upset with the leaders appointed over you? Do you see them as tyrants who lord their power over those beneath them? How would you change the environment if you were in charge? Would you serve everyone? Power can be intoxicating. We may have theContinue reading “Servant Leader”
Marty Pressey 