What is your foundation? What is the solid ground you can stand on to be unmovable when the storms of life hit? How do you remain calm amidst the chaos around you? Do you have a foundation? Do you have solid ground you can stand on? Storms come into our lives. They come in variousContinue reading “A New Foundation”
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Fear Only God
What is your biggest fear? Is it the loss of a loved one? Is it the loss of a job? Is it a broken relationship? Do you buy into conspiracy theories? Do you believe what you see on social media? Do you believe what you hear from the pundits? If we allow it, there areContinue reading “Fear Only God”
Wrongly Accused, Part 2
Yesterday, we saw that Paul and Silas had been wrongfully accused. Though Paul had cast the spirit out of a slave woman who could foretell the future, he had done nothing wrong. Yet, the authorities took the side of the accusers and had Paul and Silas beaten and thrown into prison. Not only were PaulContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 2”
False Piety
The Jewish leaders condemn Jesus. They state He must die. But they don’t have authority under Roman rule to conduct executions. So, they must take Him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea. Early in the morning on Friday, they present Him at the Governor’s Palace. The Jewish leaders were concerned about their purityContinue reading “False Piety”
Divine Power
We often hear that Jesus knew all that was going to happen as He was betrayed, faced a false trial, and went to the cross. How do we know that? John tells Jesus knew. Not only did Jesus know but He was in control of the situation. He met His betrayer with dignity. As JudasContinue reading “Divine Power”
When Things Go Wrong
Have you had something happened that appeared to be bad only to see how it worked out for the best later? Did you recognize it at the time? Did you recognize it later? Have you recognized it at all? Did it strengthen your faith? Did you give God the credit for using it for good?Continue reading “When Things Go Wrong”
Lower Than Angels
Do you seek glory for yourself? Are you seeking to be recognized by large numbers of people? For what are you seeking recognition? Job performance? Brilliance? An invention? Are you seeking to be honored by others? Will you give up your honor for someone else? We often seek to be recognized by others for aContinue reading “Lower Than Angels”
The Lesson of Job
What is your normal reaction when things go awry? Do you react with strong negative emotions? Does your reaction change the situation? Do your negative emotions continue to build on themselves, getting worse? Have you considered a different way to react? When things go bad, we often react negatively. When things go from bad toContinue reading “The Lesson of Job”
Who Will You Choose?
How do you view Satan? Does he scare you? Are you afraid of what he may do? Does your fear cause you to bend to his will? Are you tired of living in fear? Have you considered that Satan must answer to God? Do you know that by trusting God you have no reason toContinue reading “Who Will You Choose?”
Do Not Hinder
Are you jealous of others who are working in Jesus’ name? Do you want to keep them from doing what they are doing? Do you want to out do them? Are you more concerned about how you feel than how Jesus feels? Are willing to set aside your feelings to be who Jesus wants youContinue reading “Do Not Hinder”
Marty Pressey 