Do you remember elementary school? Do you remember there were certain kids who were chosen first when choosing teams to play kickball? Was there a certain group of kids who always chose one another? Were you part of that group or were you on the outside? In every class of every school there is alwaysContinue reading “Chosen Before Time”
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Reminders of God
Are there special things that remind you of God? Do you carry a cross to remind of the love of Christ and His sacrifice for you? Do you find your mood changes the moment you walk into a church? Are there items in the sanctuary that remind of God and his power? Though we areContinue reading “Reminders of God”
Shake It Off
Where do you seek to stay when you travel? Do you stay with family or friends? Do you find a nice hotel to stay in? Do you pull a camper and set up in a campground? How much do you depend on others when you travel? Are you sure it is not more than youContinue reading “Shake It Off”
Go with Nothing
Have you traveled from place-to-place or city-to-city? What did you do to prepare for your trip? Did you pack a suitcase with clothing, shoes, toiletries, and maybe a book or two? How would you feel if you traveled without taking anything with you? Would you be comfortable? When we travel, we pack a suitcase withContinue reading “Go with Nothing”
Honor God Given Abilities
Do you have a special talent? Does your family boost your confidence in it or downplay it? Is your community unwilling to acknowledge your special abilities since they have seen you grow from a child into an adult? Is it frustrating to feel like you are being held back? It is often the case thatContinue reading “Honor God Given Abilities”
Be Exuberant
As we celebrate our nations’ independence, what is your favorite celebration memory? Is it a memory of spending time with family? Is it a special fireworks display? Is it spending time in a foreign country and being with your tight-knit military unit? Will this one be special? There are tons of celebrations across our countryContinue reading “Be Exuberant”
God’s Grace is Sufficient
Do you have a weakness you would like to rid yourself of? Is there a fault you are wrestling with and wish it would go away? Are you fighting a “thorn in the flesh” that you just can’t shake? Have you asked God to take it away? Does it remain? Have you thought God desiresContinue reading “God’s Grace is Sufficient”
God Doesn’t Share It All
Do you feel left out sometimes? Are you upset that people do not tell you everything? Do you think you should know everything? What if you are not meant to know everything? What if there are things you are prohibited from knowing? Is that okay with you? Or do you feel hurt? In the ageContinue reading “God Doesn’t Share It All”
Desire to Follow
Have you made a covenant? Have you prayed over someone? Have you been part of an anointing? Have you thought about laying hands on, praying over, and anointing leaders? Do you wonder how that might impact their leading of your organization? We don’t talk much about covenants today. However, we do talk about promises, commitments,Continue reading “Desire to Follow”
Rich Through Poverty
Have you ever thought that you can become rich through poverty? Does that sound like an impossibility? Does it sound contradictory? Do you know you have been made rich through the poverty of Jesus Christ? Gaining riches through poverty doesn’t compute to us in human terms. We seek riches through hard work, saving our money,Continue reading “Rich Through Poverty”
Marty Pressey 