Have You ever questioned something Jesus said? Have you scratched your head in confusion? Have you thought this is not what I was taught in Sunday School or heard in a sermon? Have you thought this sounds contradictory to everything I’ve heard about Jesus? Jesus uses hyperbole in some of His teachings. We must understandContinue reading “No Contradiction”
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Produce Good Fruit
How hard do you lean into God’s patience and his willingness to forgive? Do you intentionally do things you know you shouldn’t because you know you can ask for forgiveness later? Are you willing to continue to test God’s patience? Or will you give up your sin forever? We all have a favorite sin (orContinue reading “Produce Good Fruit”
He Won’t Give Up
Have you ever faced an unrelenting foe? Has there been someone who would not stop attacking you? Is there someone in your life right now who does everything they possibly can to trip you up? Would you believe there is someone who has always been seeking your failure. We all encounter someone during our livesContinue reading “He Won’t Give Up”
Repent Like David
Have you ever done something so bad you thought you could never be forgiven? Do you wonder if forgiveness is real? Is it hard for you to believe that God can and will forgive you? Have you asked God to forgive you? Have you poured out your broken heart to him? Forgiveness can be hardContinue reading “Repent Like David”
God Punishes Wrongdoing
Have you done something bad and had someone come with a message from higher up? Was it a message of chastisement? Was the message wrapped in a parable? Did you recognize the meaning of the message or did the messenger have to point it out? There are times when we will speak in parables orContinue reading “God Punishes Wrongdoing”
Free From Condemnation
How would you like to rid yourself of all that guilt you are carrying around? How would you like to dismiss the accusations made against you by others? Would it be nice to be free of the burdens you carry with you each day? Carrying around the guilt of our past can be a heavyContinue reading “Free From Condemnation”
Foolish Decisions
Have you made foolish decisions in the past? Have you given up something that would turn out to be very valuable later to satisfy a short-term desire? Was it done out of laziness? Was it done because you did not want to wait? How do you feel about it now? Sometimes we make snap decisions.Continue reading “Foolish Decisions”
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”
Reflection Required
How well do you connect the dots? As events happen, do you see how they are connected? Do you see the larger picture taking shape? Or do you simply go from one thing to another without noticing the connection? Have you thought that God works through events to steer you where he wants you toContinue reading “Reflection Required”
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”
Marty Pressey 