What is your preference? Do you prefer a somber, repentant worship service? Do you prefer an upbeat, joyous worship service? Do you prefer a more traditional worship service? Do you prefer a more contemporary worship service? Do you reject one or the other? We see worship services that span the spectrum from the extremely somberContinue reading “Wedding, Funeral, or Neither”
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Jesus’ Compassion
Do you feel lost? Are you in need of revitalization? Do you need rejuvenating? Are you hoping someone will show you the way to a new life? Are you looking for healing? Is there an ailment that has been dominating your life for a long time? Where have you looked for answers? We go throughContinue reading “Jesus’ Compassion”
Stand in Grace
Are you in need of peace? Are you looking for something you already have? What does it mean to you to be justified? Do you think of being justified in your actions? Do you think of standing before a judge who acquits you of your offenses? Peace can be allusive for us in this world.Continue reading “Stand in Grace”
Be Ready
Are you ready? Can you defend your faith? Can you explain why you have hope? Can you tell others why you act differently than everyone else? Will you explain to them in a gentle way? Is your conscience clear? We defend ourselves in many ways. Sometimes we defend our bad decisions or behavior. Other timesContinue reading “Be Ready”
Do Not Be Led Astray
What have you heard about Jesus? What teachings about Him are you listening to? Are you verifying the teachings are true? Have you heard someone teaching something other than the gospel message? Are you reading the Bible? Do you know the good news of Jesus? There are many teachers of the Bible among us. ThereContinue reading “Do Not Be Led Astray”
Compiling Data Into Knowledge
What is the most important bit of knowledge you have learned? Is it discovering a scientific fact no one else knew? Is it something you learned about another person? Does it change as you live and learn more? Have you considered you may know the most important fact there is to know? We learn somethingContinue reading “Compiling Data Into Knowledge”
Empty Grave
Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Yes, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. He left the grave empty, with the exception of the grave clothes. The linen wrappings and the face cloth were left behind. But Jesus was no longer there. Mary, Peter, and John were all amazed. Peter and John returned toContinue reading “Empty Grave”
Waiting in Grief
Do you like waiting? What if you are waiting in grief? What if all your hopes had just been dashed? What if you feel as though your dreams were just crushed? Do you look for something to put your hope in? Is the waiting excruciating in one of these situations? Our culture has conditioned usContinue reading “Waiting in Grief”
Count Your Blessings
Do you wonder if you are blessed? Does it feel like there are times when you are not blessed? Wouldn’t it be nice to know you are blessed at all times? Do you know you are blessed? What if you were to count your blessings? Do you think you would be able to count themContinue reading “Count Your Blessings”
Needs Provided For
Have you ever felt as though something was missing? Have you felt like you were lacking something, something important? Have you persevered through the trial to gain what you were lacking? Did you ask God to provide what you were lacking? We may feel as though we are lacking. But many times, that feeling isContinue reading “Needs Provided For”
Marty Pressey 