Have you been at the front of the pack? Have you been leading the way? Were you headed in the right direction? Or were you on a path of destruction? How have you changed? Do you attribute your change to God’s patience, mercy, and grace? Leading the pack is good, if we are on God’sContinue reading “Foremost Sinner”
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Molded By God
Children can be molded by their environment, teaching, and discipline. If we teach them good life skills at a young age, we set them up for success later in life. Yet, if they turn away from the good life skills they were taught, calamity can befall them. They are much more open to learn whenContinue reading “Molded By God”
Luke Warm
How is your passion toward God? Do you have a passion for him? Are you hot? Do you feel a burning desire to serve him? Are you cold? Are you refreshing, like a cold glass of water, to those you serve? Or are you lukewarm? Not really hot nor cold? Jesus desires that we beContinue reading “Luke Warm”
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”
Act Wisely
What does it mean to you to answer a question wisely? When someone acknowledges you have answered wisely, do you feel good? Are you appreciative that they noticed? Does it encourage you to answer wisely again? Is this true when you give an answer about God? We take a variety of tests as we progressContinue reading “Act Wisely”
Red Letters
Yesterday, we saw that the Jewish leadership were incredulous that Jesus made the claim He came from heaven. They knew His parents, Jospeh and Mary. Jesus responds to their grumblings and mutterings, doing so by quoting the prophets and making an even bolder claim. The leadership was upset that Jesus had claimed to be theContinue reading “Red Letters”
Student and Teacher
Who is your favorite teacher? Have you had a wonderful mentor? Have you experienced a great boss? Are you now a teacher? Are you mentoring someone? Are you a manager or leader who has several people working under your tutelage and guidance? We have many teachers in our lives. We may have had a mentor.Continue reading “Student and Teacher”
Think About It
Do you plan what you are going to do? Do you think through the options and decide on the best or correct action? Have you suffered consequences when you have not? Have you experienced things working out when you do? Have you considered Jesus did everything on purpose? Sometimes, we make spur-of-the-moment decisions. We randomlyContinue reading “Think About It”
Simplified Life
Are you prepared? Do you meticulously plan and prepare for upcoming events? At what point do you determine enough is enough? Do you prioritize your preparations? Have you chosen the best? Depending on the event we are planning, we spend a significant amount of time preparing. Some events are planned several months in advance, whileContinue reading “Simplified Life”
Rest for the Weary
Have you grown weary? Are you looking for relief? Do you long for a time of peace rather than struggle? Is your desire to go away to a secret place to acquire the peace you desire? Have you looked to the One who can give you rest? We live in a time of weariness. WeContinue reading “Rest for the Weary”
Marty Pressey 