What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
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Relating to One Another
How are your relationships? Have you ever “hit it off” with someone you met for the first time? Did you continue to be friends? How do you continue to foster good relationships? Are you willing to listen to others? Or do you prefer to speak? Relationships rely on many things to continue to flourish. ItContinue reading “Relating to One Another”
Be Responsible
Who do you hang around? How would you classify them? Are they trustworthy? Are they industrious? Are they people who are earning their keep? Or are some of them lazy and seeking to feed off other people? Have you considered that you should change who you hang around? We make friends and acquaintances from allContinue reading “Be Responsible”
Refined Like Silver
Have you ever felt like you were being wrung through the wringer? Have you felt like you were being tested beyond your ability to withstand it? Were you able to get through it? Were there multiple occasions you felt that way? Did you think God had abandoned you? We all go through trying times. SomeContinue reading “Refined Like Silver”
Power of Prayer
Where do you turn when you are in need? Do you seek out family, friends, or co-workers? Have you ever considered asking someone you consider an enemy? Are you surprised by that question? What if that is where you need to seek healing? We all need help. Some of us are less reliant on helpContinue reading “Power of Prayer”
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”
Celebrate the Lord
Are there special days you like to remember? Do you celebrate them in a special way? Do you throw big parties inviting family and friends to celebrate with you? Are there celebrations that last more than a day? Are any of those celebrations to celebrate what God has done? All of us have special daysContinue reading “Celebrate the Lord”
Disruptions Happen
Have you ever been distraught and sought a quiet place to reflect, grieve, or reenergize yourself? Have you had your quiet time disrupted by others who were seeking your attention? Are you going through such a time now? Did you know Jesus experienced a time like that? We will all experience times when we desireContinue reading “Disruptions Happen”
Look for Opportunities
Are you willing to set aside your needs or wants for your family? Are you willing to sacrifice your desires to provide for loved ones? Would you give your life for a friend? Do you wish you could give up your eternal life with God so you could save your kindred? Many of us areContinue reading “Look for Opportunities”
Trust God
Where do you turn in times of trouble? Who can you count on to help you out? Do you count on family members? Can you count on your friends to be there for you? Have you sought out God? Have you called on him to hear you? Do you trust he will answer? When troubleContinue reading “Trust God”
Marty Pressey 