Sent by God

Have you ever seen someone approach your home and wonder who they were? Have you seen someone and realized they were important without being introduced to them? Do you believe you have interacted with someone you were sure God had sent specifically to you? We have a variety of people who approach our homes. ThereContinue reading “Sent by God”

Diligently Guard

How often do you spread rumors? Do you spread them without realizing it? Do you divulge personal information about others without their permission? Do you say things that offend others…on purpose? Do you misrepresent the truth by taking a statement out of context? The rumor mill is alive and well. Half-truths and lies are spokenContinue reading “Diligently Guard”

Look Forward to Worship

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”

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”