The wise men we have been discussing for the past couple days finally reach the home where Mary and Joseph are with the infant Jesus. When they arrive and enter the house, they see the child with Mary. Perhaps she is holding Jesus in her arms or maybe feeding Him. The wise men kneel beforeContinue reading “Pay Homage”
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Be Convinced
How easily are you convinced of something new? Are you easily convinced? Or does it take overwhelming evidence to convince you? Do you go along with the crowd? Or are you willing to stand alone for what is right? Do you dig to discover the truth? We all fall for something that isn’t true atContinue reading “Be Convinced”
Paying Homage
What do you think of when you hear someone paying tribute? What does it mean to give homage to someone? Do you believe it is respecting and honoring the person verbally? Do you believe it is presenting the person with gifts? Could it be both? It is awards season, which means there will be severalContinue reading “Paying Homage”
Crucified for Us
How does the crucifixion of Jesus affect you? Does it only remind you that you have been forgiven? Does it only remind you that salvation is available to you? Does it only remind you that there is hope? Or does it have a much deeper meaning to you? Jesus’ crucifixion should affect us deep inContinue reading “Crucified for Us”
Judge of All
Who do you know whom you honor? Who do you know whom you revere? Who do you know for which you treat with high respect and may even be a bit in awe of? Is there anyone? Is it a relative? Is it a co-worker or boss? Do you give honor to God and hisContinue reading “Judge of All”
Lip-Service
How do you feel about people who say one thing but do something different? Do you like to be with people who say they like you to your face, but find every excuse to not spend time with you? How long would it be before you gave up on them? We have all experienced thisContinue reading “Lip-Service”
Image of God
Have you ever wondered what God looks like? Do you have an image of him in your head? Does that image look a lot like father time? Ever wonder why you were created? Have you wondered why anything was created? If we have been in the church for any significant amount of time, you haveContinue reading “Image of God”
Do It All for the Glory of God
Do it all to the glory of God! Paul told the Colossians to do everything in the name of Jesus. If we do that, we do everything in truth and love. If we do that, we will be respected and honored by others. If we do that, we will not have the hate, malice, disgust,Continue reading “Do It All for the Glory of God”
Honor and Glory
Do you honor God? Do you honor Jesus Christ? Do you give Him the glory? Do you know how to honor Him and give Him the glory? Do you recognize Him for who He is? Do you know Him for who He is? We honor many people in this world. Some don’t really deserve it.Continue reading “Honor and Glory”
Simple Not Easy
How well do you obey when you are told to do something? Is your initial reaction to rebel? Do you work harder at making excuses for not obeying than it would take to simply complete the task? Do you quickly take on the task, but fail to complete it? Or do you complete it asContinue reading “Simple Not Easy”
Marty Pressey 