Have you ever built something? Have you ever assembled a toy or furniture item? Have you ever sewn a dress or shirt or pair of pants or quilt? How did you feel when you completed one of these? Have you ever torn something down? How did that make you feel? Building and tearing down areContinue reading “Build or Tear Down”
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Sell It All
Would you sell everything you had to get something you really wanted? Have you sold things you like so you can get something you want more? Have you been satisfied with your decision? Would you do it again? What are you giving up now to get something you desire? We all make tradeoffs. None ofContinue reading “Sell It All”
Boast in Hope
What do you boast about? Do you boast about your many accomplishments? Do you boast about a significant accomplishment? Do you reminisce about your “glory days” of your youth? What do you think we should boast about? Do you think we should boast at all? Boasting, bragging, or telling others about how good you areContinue reading “Boast in Hope”
Whole Heart Pursuit
What is it that occupies your time? What are you pursuing? Is it professional achievement? Is it seeking a partner for life? Are you seeking to clear your life of clutter and organize it? Do you desire peace and joy in your life? Where are you looking? Are you looking to God? There are manyContinue reading “Whole Heart Pursuit”
Celebrate God
How do you celebrate? Do you throw a big party? Do you jump for joy? Do you smile, laugh, feel joy beyond understanding? How would you celebrate if you were rescued? What if you were stranded for a very long time? Would you celebrate in a very different way? Celebrations can be a lot ofContinue reading “Celebrate God”
Humble King
How do you prepare for special guests? Do you clean the entire house, ensuring it is absolutely spotless? Do you put the best tablecloth on the dining room table? Do you break out your best china? Do you reserve a special place for them to park in your driveway? Hosting special guests can be aContinue reading “Humble King”
Goal for Eternity
What do you seek the most? What is the top priority for you? Is it a nice, new home? Is it a top-level job? Is it a lifelong partner? Is it children or grandchildren? What are you doing to pursue your desire? What are you doing now to prepare for your ultimate achievement? I hearContinue reading “Goal for Eternity”
Look Forward to Worship
What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
Fruit of the Spirit
Do you like to think you are in control? Do you think you can control yourself? How patient are you? Do you consider yourself to be a generous person? Are you a kind person? Do you have joy in your life? Are you a loving person? Are you gentle? How faithful are you? Most ofContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit”
Perfection is Coming
Are you tired of the news? Does it wear you down hearing about the evil people commit against one another? Are you weary of the foolishness you see people do? Do wish people would choose to do the right thing? Are you looking forward to a perfect eternity with God? It seems all we hearContinue reading “Perfection is Coming”
Marty Pressey 