How do you encourage others? Do you praise them for their accomplishments? Do you tell them they can do whatever it is they are attempting? Do you encourage people in general ways? Do you encourage them by your presence? Do you encourage them through God? Encouragement is needed by everyone. It is the encouragement ofContinue reading “Encourage and Bless”
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Stumbling Block
Has someone caused you to stumble? Have you caused someone else to stumble? Are you currently causing someone to stumble? What is the penalty for causing someone to stumble? Have you thought about it? Is it too scary to think about? Why do we cause others to stumble? Causing someone to stumble purposely is aContinue reading “Stumbling Block”
Many Parts, One Body
Have you ever played a team sport and experienced the dependency of one on the other? Have ever been part of a brotherhood or sisterhood that was very tight with one another? What is your experience in the church? Is it like that? Do you think it should be like that? Many of us haveContinue reading “Many Parts, One Body”
Serving in God’s Grace
What does serving others mean to you? Is your focus on what you can do for them? Do you reap any benefits from serving others? Do you prefer others to serve you? Have you thought about your service being a grace from God? Serving others comes in many forms. We may serve by helping aContinue reading “Serving in God’s Grace”
Encourager
Are you an encourager? Do you build others up? Do you give them a word of encouragement to achieve their goals? Do you spur others on to new heights? Do you give them the heart to keep pushing through when things get tough? Do you strengthen their resolve? Being a person of encouragement comes naturallyContinue reading “Encourager”
Build Up
What is your purpose? For what reason were you put here on earth? Why has God blessed you with spiritual gifts? Are you more curious if your life will be a success by human standards than if you will fulfill God’s purpose for you? We all have a purpose in life. God has given usContinue reading “Build Up”
Peace and Conformity
Are you looking for peace? Do you want to belong? Would you like to be part of an organization or group of people who appreciate you and welcome you in? How welcoming are you? Are you open to changing your outlook? We all want to feel as though we belong. We seek approval. We wantContinue reading “Peace and Conformity”
Start a New Thing
Are you planning to start something new in the new year? Have you been able to start and keep your new commitment for these first few days? Has it been a struggle? Does it feel as though you are pushing against the tide? When the calendar roles over to a new year, many make resolutionsContinue reading “Start a New Thing”
Peace, Encouragement, Thanks
Does peace rule your life? Or is your life full of upheaval, drama, and uncertainty? Do you admonish with psalms or with a sharp tongue that cuts deep? Do you do everything with thankfulness in your heart? Many, if not most, of us will say we long for peace. Yet we often do little inContinue reading “Peace, Encouragement, Thanks”
Awesome Grace
Yesterday, we discussed how the world condemns one another and how we fall prey to doing this ourselves. We also saw that God does not condemn those of us who believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to go a little further into the grace of God. Today’s passage is the conclusionContinue reading “Awesome Grace”
Marty Pressey 