Do you like to suffer? My guess is not. Do you like to have to wait patiently? Probably not that either. What is it about suffering that turns us away from it? Why are we so impatient? Is it simply our nature? Or have we morphed into it? Is it something our culture has taughtContinue reading “Suffering and Patience”
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Fight the Good Fight
When you hear “fight the good fight,” what comes to mind? Do you think of wars to overcome oppression by rabid dictators? Do you think of standing up to corrupt politicians? Do you think of striving to ensure there is justice for all? Or do you think about your faith? Though there may be manyContinue reading “Fight the Good Fight”
Afflictions Mold Us
How do you react when you are faced with some type of trouble? What is your reaction to a medical issue? How do you feel when someone shuns you? Do you get depressed when facing financial difficulties? Have you ever thought your troubles are molding you? Any type of trouble we face causes a reactionContinue reading “Afflictions Mold Us”
Strength and Peace
Do you need strength to overcome an obstacle or to make your way through a challenge? Are you looking for peace in the midst of chaos? Do you long for some quiet amid the noise? Have you turned to the one who can give you both? Have you asked God for what you need? OvercomingContinue reading “Strength and Peace”
Good News
Are you in need of some good news? Do you seeking to have a broken heart mended? Are you feeling oppressed and longing to be freed? Has depression overcome you and you need someone to lift you up? Are you mourning and in need of comfort? We all go through trying times in our lives.Continue reading “Good News”
Character Building
Have you ever done endurance work? Has that work improved your overall endurance? Have you spent time building your character? Were there specific pieces of your character you were working on? What were the steps you were taking to build your character? Endurance is not easy to build. Physical endurance requires us spending time andContinue reading “Character Building”
Waiting on the Promises
Are you waiting for a promise to be fulfilled? Do you become frustrated when someone promises something, but it takes a long while for them to fulfill it? Do you prefer promises be filled soon after they are made, if not immediately? Waiting for a promise to be fulfilled can be frustrating. That is especiallyContinue reading “Waiting on the Promises”
Daily Defense
How well are you protected? Are you aware of defense mechanisms available to you? Have you donned the armor provided to you? Or are you still trying to make it on your own? Do you not know that Jesus provides you with the defenses you need in this life? All of us are put onContinue reading “Daily Defense”
Marty Pressey 