Do you consider yourself to be smart? Do you think you have accumulated a lot of knowledge? Do you continue to read and study to learn even more? Do you believe you are wise? Do you equate knowledge and wisdom? Do you think they are the same? We put a lot of emphasis on educationContinue reading “Wisdom and Knowledge”
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Praying for Leaders
What is your opinion of your nation’s leaders? Do you think it matters? Have you become indifferent? Do you pray for them? Don’t you think you should? What would you include in a prayer for them? Would pray they turn to God? Would you pray that God would guide them? Praying for our leaders mayContinue reading “Praying for Leaders”
Speak as God Guides You
Who is speaking through you? Do you believe your words are your own? Have you considered how many times you are repeating or paraphrasing what you heard from others or read elsewhere? Who do you quote or paraphrase most often? Is it important? Few of us have an original thought or idea, which makes itContinue reading “Speak as God Guides You”
Happy Are Those…
Happiness is often fleeting. We are happy when we purchase something new, but it wears off. We are happy when we are with friends, but we cannot be with them every day, all day. We are happy with our pets until they are disobedient. Our happiness doesn’t last. We can find a fulfilling happiness, oneContinue reading “Happy Are Those…”
Obey the Teacher
Are you good at obeying rules, policies, and the law? How do you feel if someone who is telling you the rules does not obey them? Do you want to justify your disobedience with their disobedience? Do know justifying your actions by someone else’s actions doesn’t fly? We may experience in our jobs bosses whoContinue reading “Obey the Teacher”
Unified in Spirit
Have you had a very close relationship with someone? Have you experienced being so close to someone you could finish each other’s sentences? Do you seek that closeness with fellow Christians? Most of us have had very close relationships. It may have been with a spouse. It may have been with a friend. It mayContinue reading “Unified in Spirit”
Narrow Miss
Have you ever had a close call? Have you narrowly escaped a tragic incident? Were you nearly in an auto accident but missed by a hair? What were your thoughts afterward? Did you breathe a sigh of relief? Did you shout with joy? Or were you angry? Did you give thanks to God? As weContinue reading “Narrow Miss”
Seek God’s Kingdom
What is your number one priority? What is it you are chasing after? What are you trying to achieve? Is it seeking a higher education? Is it seeking a new job? Is it seeking a companion? Is it seeking to help others? Is it seeking financial security? Is it seeking a solid retirement? We seekContinue reading “Seek God’s Kingdom”
Challenging Choice
What do you believe? Really, what do you believe deep down in the core of your being? What guides you in your everyday actions and behaviors, your interactions with others? Is it the cultural norms or the Word of God? Do you believe what Jesus says or the news you hear? Those are tough questionsContinue reading “Challenging Choice”
John’s Mission Continues
Have you seen someone who is far greater than you? Have you worked to prepare the way for someone expected? Would you like to be sent ahead of someone who is important to prepare things ahead of them? Have you heard the story of John the Baptist? Preparing the way for someone more important thanContinue reading “John’s Mission Continues”
Marty Pressey 