What does it mean to be oppressed? What does it mean to be enslaved? Why do people oppress and enslave others? Have you considered the why behind the action? Have you considered why you do the things you do? Oppression and slavery have been in existence for thousands of years. Though we may not knowContinue reading “Resilience”
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Give Your Anxiety to God
Have you humbled yourself before God? Do you submit to him? Do you cast your cares on him? Have you asked God to remove your anxiety? Have you asked him to take your worries? Do you trust that God cares for you? Humbling ourselves can be hard. After all, we live in a country andContinue reading “Give Your Anxiety to God”
Seeing is Believing
What does it take for you to believe? Do you need to see it to believe it? Do you like to touch and feel things? Do you like the sensory interaction? What will it take for you to believe in Jesus? Are you waiting for a personal interaction? Do you think it is all makeContinue reading “Seeing is Believing”
The Root Cause
Why is there death in this world? Why is there corruption? Why is there oppression? Why is there injustice? Why are there hurting people everywhere we turn? Why is there pain, suffering, tears, hate, fear, and all the negatives we can think of? The one-word answer to all those questions is—sin. We don’t talk muchContinue reading “The Root Cause”
Fear the Lord
Are there things you are afraid of? Do you fear being alone in the dark? Do you fear wild animals? Is there someone you know whom you fear? Do you understand your fear? Do you know there is someone else you should fear? We all have fears. For some it is darkness and the soundsContinue reading “Fear the Lord”
Inside Out
Do you worry about presenting a good image to others? Do you work to make yourself look good when interacting with others? Do you dress yourself up, put on a smile, and change your language? Are you full of turmoil, anxiety, and fear on the inside? Our culture has become a culture of image. WeContinue reading “Inside Out”
Jars of Clay
Have you ever thought of yourself as a clay jar or pot? Have you ever had a clay pot? Did it get broken? Did you attempt to repair it? Did you make it whole again? I venture to say that none of us typically think of ourselves as clay jars. Be real! A clay jarContinue reading “Jars of Clay”
Throne of Grace
Have you approached the throne? Do you know what is expected when you approach the throne? Are you willing to bend the knee? Are you willing to bow your head? Will you submit to the rule of the King? We don’t often think of thrones in our country. We haven’t lived under a monarchy inContinue reading “Throne of Grace”
Faith of a Mustard Seed
Are there times you feel unprepared? Do you sometimes feel weak? Have you experienced feeling as though you lack knowledge or wisdom? Does it seem as though your faith is being tested and is woefully lacking? We all go through times when we feel as though we are drowning or being overwhelmed by circumstances. OurContinue reading “Faith of a Mustard Seed”
Confident Life
Where do you live? Is your life full of worry, anxiety, and fear? Or do you live in peace, calm, and confidence? Are you living a worldly life? Or are you living a life of faith? Do you know the two types of living are opposing lives? All of us face situations at various pointsContinue reading “Confident Life”
Marty Pressey 