We see many people today who toot their own horn. They seek everyone’s applause. They claim to be the greatest in whatever they do. By definition, there is only one greatest, for it means that there is one who is greater than all others. Of course, it is used as slang to mean far lessContinue reading “The Humble are Exalted”
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Lowliest Tasks
As we enter Holy Week, we begin the trek of following Jesus through the last days of His life on this earth. The Passover was arguably the most significant festival and meal for the Jews. They remembered the awesome power of God that freed them from slavery in Egypt. Though it was a festival ofContinue reading “Lowliest Tasks”
Give Your Anxiety to God
Have you humbled yourself before God? Do you submit to him? Do you cast your cares on him? Have you asked God to remove your anxiety? Have you asked him to take your worries? Do you trust that God cares for you? Humbling ourselves can be hard. After all, we live in a country andContinue reading “Give Your Anxiety to God”
Strengthen Your Heart
Are there times when you feel helpless? Do you feel as though you are a fifth wheel? Do you think you are being left out because you have nothing to contribute? Are you in a situation in which you do not know how you will get through it? We all face situations for which weContinue reading “Strengthen Your Heart”
Servant of God
What are your expectations for your life? Do you expect to be a servant? Or do you expect to succeed at everything you do? Are you willing to listen? Are you willing to learn? Are you willing to follow direction? When we are children, we have big dreams. Some of us dreamt of being astronauts.Continue reading “Servant of God”
Cry Out To God
Have you strayed from God? Do you feel like you are trapped? Does it feel as though you are a prisoner, trapped in a situation with no way out? Are you on the verge of giving up? Does your situation feel hopeless? We all experience a situation at some time in our lives that feelsContinue reading “Cry Out To God”
New Starts
As we begin a new year, many of us will make resolutions. We will decide to make a new start. Our human inclination is to use certain times or dates as milestones. We make promises on specific dates for many different reasons. Some are kept, others are broken. A new year brings out many newContinue reading “New Starts”
Humble Before God
In today’s passage, we see a quote from Jesus that can quickly be taken out of context and often is. Unfortunately, many people will apply it to their job or their relationship or perhaps to competing on a team. Things may or may not work out as they think when applying this passage to thoseContinue reading “Humble Before God”
Be a Good Steward
Are you taking care of yourself? Are you talking care of the things that have been put into your possession? Are you taking care of family members? Do you know that all you have, every member of your family, and everyone you see belongs to God? We want to believe we own things. We wantContinue reading “Be a Good Steward”
Marty Pressey 