What comes to your mind when you think about God’s kingdom? Do you think about the pearly gates of heaven? Do you think of golden streets? Or do you think of the King who has established His kingdom forever? Is He the focus of your attention above all else? We have been taught to envisionContinue reading “Establishing God’s Kingdom”
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Sowing Seeds
Are you amazed when you look at nature? Have you ever wondered how seeds become beautiful flowers? Do you ever wonder how a little acorn becomes a large oak tree? Are you in awe of how much corn or beans are produced within an acre of land? As adults, we may not be quite amazedContinue reading “Sowing Seeds”
Enter God’s Kingdom
Are you willing to listen to and obey authority? Will you listen the person who has the authority over all? Will you obey the commands given the ultimate authority? Or will you reject or discard those commands? Have you obeyed? Are you convincing others to obey? We, sometimes, take issue with those in authority. ThereContinue reading “Enter God’s Kingdom”
The Advocate
Have you experienced having a key mentor leave you? What a beloved teacher? Or maybe a well thought of pastor? How did you take the news? Were you upset? Distraught? Feeling hopeless? Sad? Have you applied those thoughts and feelings to the apostles when Jesus was leaving them? When a key mentor of ours mustContinue reading “The Advocate”
Partner with Jesus
Does what others receive bother you? If they are recognized for an achievement, do you dislike them? If they receive a special gift, are you jealous? Do you continually compare yourself to others? How do you think that impacts your life in Jesus? We see it nearly every day. Someone receives a gift and someoneContinue reading “Partner with Jesus”
The Time is Fulfilled
How do you know it is the right time? Is there simply a feeling about it? Is it the right time because your planning has worked out? Do you know because someone told you? Or did you recognize it yourself? Have you paid attention to God’s timing? Determining the right time can be a challenge.Continue reading “The Time is Fulfilled”
Plow, Plant, Water
What do you think about when someone says they will testify? Do you think of criminal cases and courtrooms? Are you reminded of a previous experience? Do you think of a witness of an auto accident? Have you thought it can also apply to telling others about Jesus? There are many ways in which weContinue reading “Plow, Plant, Water”
Love and Faithfulness
Are you looking for a love that will last forever? Do you know it is available? Do you want to know where you can find it? Are you longing for a peace that is joined with a goodness above all goodness? Would you believe it if you were told it would all come to be?Continue reading “Love and Faithfulness”
Given Talents
Have you ever been given a large sum of money? Did it change your life? Have you been put in charge of a large sum of money for business? Did it make you nervous? Did you feel like you had a huge responsibility? Do you know you have been given a lot already? If weContinue reading “Given Talents”
Speak Truth with Love
Why do you speak? What are your motives? Do you speak with honest intentions? Do you speak with a pure heart? Or do you speak with deceitful intentions. Do you speak to lead people to your preferences? Is your message from God? We talk a lot throughout the day. Whether we realize it or not,Continue reading “Speak Truth with Love”
Marty Pressey 