What do you know about your ancestors? How far back can you trace your heritage? Can you trace it back to Europe or Africa or the Middle East? Did you know your great grandparents? Do you know where they lived? Have you traced the migration of your ancestors? Some of us are interested in ourContinue reading “Ancestry or Gospel”
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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”
Wake Up!
Do you sometimes feel as though you are walking around in a fog? Do you wonder if you fully understand what you should be doing? Have you sought to relieve yourself of that feeling? Have you decided to open your eyes to the reality of your situation? More people than we would like to thinkContinue reading “Wake Up!”
Fishing
What are you catching, other than a cold? Are you even out looking to catch something or someone? If you are looking to catch someone, who are you seeking to catch? What are you using to attract them? Have you considered what they might be attracted to? Whether we admit or not, we are fishing.Continue reading “Fishing”
Remember Jesus
How often do you need to be reminded of something you heard? Are you gifted to remember everything you hear? Or do you need to be reminded from time-to-time? Can you remember the history lessons you learned in school? Can you remember what your spouse told you yesterday? Our memories are often good when weContinue reading “Remember Jesus”
Wisdom and Truth
Do you ascribe to the truth? How much falseness are you willing to accept or let slide? Do you spread false information? Do you put on a false personality? Are you supporting false stances? Would you prefer to know the truth? Do you do your best to speak the truth? Falseness is all around us.Continue reading “Wisdom and Truth”
Live In God’s Promises
How well do you accept truth? Will you believe truth when you hear it? Do you know the good news? Have you heard the promises of God? Have you been sealed with the Holy Spirit? Do you know you have an inheritance? Do you know how you should react to all of this? Truth canContinue reading “Live In God’s Promises”
Baptized by the Spirit
How quickly do you react to something you have heard? Does it depend on what it is you hear? If it is bad news, do you have an immediate reaction? If it is good news, do you first want to verify it before you react? How quickly did you react to the good news ofContinue reading “Baptized by the Spirit”
Mystery of Jesus
Do you like mysteries? Do you enjoy unraveling what happened when and who was involved? Do you like to play detective, looking for clues, and putting the pieces together? Do you enjoy going to escape rooms and working your way out? Have you looked at the gospel in the same way? Some of us enjoyContinue reading “Mystery of Jesus”
Thief in the Night
Do you like to be surprised? Does it depend on what the surprise is? Do you like unexpected bad things? Are you happy when an unexpected, good thing happens? Are you on the lookout for surprises? Are you ready for the biggest surprise ever? Surprises can be fun, or they can be downright horrible. HavingContinue reading “Thief in the Night”
Marty Pressey 