How do you view yourself? Do you think of yourself as a good person? Do you think of yourself as a bad person? Do you think of yourself as a sinful person? Are you proud? Are you shamed? Are you somewhere in between? Does it depend on the moment? We all have a general perceptionContinue reading “Love God and Yourself”
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The Lord Will Keep You
Are you looking for someone who will walk by your side? Do you long for the comfort of knowing you are not going it alone? Are you seeking security? Are you seeking protection? Would you accept it if it was available? Or would you continue to struggle on your own? We sometimes want someone toContinue reading “The Lord Will Keep You”
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”
Foolishness or Power
What is foolishness to you? Is it someone acting silly? Is it someone doing something that is both dangerous and unnecessary? Have you thought that foolishness may be different for different folks? Is Jesus going to the cross to save the world foolishness to you? Foolishness comes in many forms and can be judged soContinue reading “Foolishness or Power”
Awe-Inspiring Love
Have you ever been curious about the origins of something? Have you wondered how Thomas Edison ever came up with the idea for a light bulb? Do you know that Joseph Swan had started the research and had some early, if not entirely useful, success in developing a light bulb? Discovering the origins of somethingContinue reading “Awe-Inspiring Love”
Recommit to Jesus
Do you like to have a good plan in your hands (or mind)? Have you found that any plan you make must have a secondary plan, in the event something goes awry? Would you like to have a fool-proof plan? Would you jump on it, if I told you there is one available to you?Continue reading “Recommit to Jesus”
Chosen By God
Do you like to be chosen? Does that depend on what you are being chosen for? Were you chosen as the first, last, or somewhere in the middle for kickball when you were young? How did it make you feel to be chosen in that position? Do you know you were chosen long ago? BeingContinue reading “Chosen By God”
Step Into the Light
Have you ever looked at a bright light? Did it hurt your eyes? Have you noticed the smallest of lights seems to be bright in the darkness of night? Do you prefer the darkness or the light? Do you feel better during the day or the night? Have you noticed a difference? Our feelings changeContinue reading “Step Into the Light”
The Kingdom is Near
How do you approach each day? Does your daily life include remembering that God’s kingdom is near? Do you spend a moment each morning thinking about God’s kingdom and how much he loves you? How much would your life change if you were to do that each morning? I venture to say that many ofContinue reading “The Kingdom is Near”
Encourage and Bless
How do you encourage others? Do you praise them for their accomplishments? Do you tell them they can do whatever it is they are attempting? Do you encourage people in general ways? Do you encourage them by your presence? Do you encourage them through God? Encouragement is needed by everyone. It is the encouragement ofContinue reading “Encourage and Bless”
Marty Pressey 