What does it mean to be humble? Do you consider yourself a humble person? Is that a tricky question? Do you know anyone you consider to be humble? Have you rid yourself of pride? Or are you still wrestling with it? Does pride pop up in areas of your life you least expect? Pride andContinue reading “Humble Yourself”
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Lose to Win
Are you willing to lose to win? Does that sound like an oxymoron to you? Do you think it is a contradictory statement? What if it is true? What if you need to lose, let go, give up, so you can ultimately win? Will you? Will you do what Jesus has told all of usContinue reading “Lose to Win”
Know Jesus and Proclaim Him
How well do you know the story of Jesus? What do you know beyond the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection? Do you know the purpose for it? Do you know what you are to do with that knowledge? Are you actively applying in your daily life? Are you doing what He wants you to do? EveryContinue reading “Know Jesus and Proclaim Him”
Holy Priesthood
Do you know what you are called to? Do you know you are called at all? Many people do not know they are called. They blindly walk through life without direction or simply going whatever way they want to go. They may become successful in this life, but do not know true success. We areContinue reading “Holy Priesthood”
Denial
How many times have you lied? Have you lied because you were ashamed of the truth? Have you left part of the truth unspoken to protect your pride? Have you lied to escape punishment? Do you despise lying? If so, how do you avoid those embarrassing truths? We all have lied at some point inContinue reading “Denial”
Name Above All Names
Who do you praise? Who do you lift up? Is it someone close to you? Is it someone you look up to? Is there someone you desire to follow through thick and thin, without question, and willing to do anything for? Is that someone Jesus Christ? Do you look at Him with awe and wonder?Continue reading “Name Above All Names”
Righteousness of Faith
Are you looking forward to an inheritance? Is it an inheritance of physical possessions, land, or money? Has it been promised to you? Are you planning to leave an inheritance for your children? Are you giving them the best inheritance? Are you giving it to them now? Inheritances can cause a lot of strife. SiblingsContinue reading “Righteousness of Faith”
Blessed by God
How do you like it when people say evil things about you? Is your immediate reaction to spout evil things about them? Do you believe you are justified in doing so? Do you believe it is the right thing to do? Have you considered how you should react as a follower of Jesus? It isContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Like a Thief in the Night
Have you ever wondered where some of our sayings originated? Don’t you think some of them have an interesting story behind them? Have you considered some of them originated from the Bible or a preacher long ago simplifying what the Bible said? We might have one today. Read today’s passage. What saying comes to mind?Continue reading “Like a Thief in the Night”
Stand Strong
Do you walk a fine line? Do you attempt to balance your life between two desires? Do you attempt to spend equal time with family and your job? Do you seek to help those on the margins while maintaining your standing with your friends? How is that going for you? Straddling the fence, walking theContinue reading “Stand Strong”
Marty Pressey 