What is your first thought when you hear the word obedience? Do you think of a well trained dog? Do you think of well behaved children? Do you think of strictly following rules? Are you being obedient to God? How can you tell? We may bristle a little when it comes to obedience. Our perspectiveContinue reading “Obedience is Love”
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Rightful Response, Part 2
As we continue from yesterday, Peter continues his rightful response to the high priest. He explains what happened in a distinct, short message. Peter is merely explaining why he and the other apostles must continue to preach the gospel to the people. Peter states only the facts. Though it may seem as though he isContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 2”
Know Our Mission
How well do you know your mission? Does your mission at work change on a regular basis? Do you know your mission as a family member? Do you have a different mission as a friend? Do you know your mission in life? We have many different missions as we go through life. Some of thoseContinue reading “Know Our Mission”
True Happiness
Do you want to be happy? Do you continually seek new ways to make yourself happy? Are you consumed with trying to be happy? Have you found that happiness does not seem to last? Would like to know why? Would you like to know a better way? We see people try a multitude of thingsContinue reading “True Happiness”
The Beloved
Do you desire to be loved by someone? Do you want to be called their beloved? Have you considered you are loved? Do you know that God loves you? Are you following his Beloved One? We all want to be loved. It is part of our being. Because we are created in the image ofContinue reading “The Beloved”
Heart and Soul
Where does God fit in your list of priorities? Is he near the top? Or does he dangle near the bottom? Do you merely give lip service to him? Or have you given your heart to him? Are you somewhere in between? Will you choose to make God your top priority every day? Our prioritiesContinue reading “Heart and Soul”
The Greatest Commandments
Jesus gives us the two greatest commandments. We often shorten them to “love God and love your neighbor.” That is fine for a quick response or quick recall to our minds, but are we failing to remember the full meaning of those commandments by doing so? Read today’s passage slowly. Concentrate on each word. BreakContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”
Fruit of Our Labors
Do you want to be productive? Do you seek to be someone others can count on? Whose advice do you listen to? Where does your guidance come from? What are the principles your life is based on? Are your principles based on God’s law? Do you have them engraved on your heart? Most of usContinue reading “Fruit of Our Labors”
A Clean Heart
Do you pray daily? Do you pray more than once per day? What do you pray for? What is your most consistent request from God? Are you regularly praying that God works in your life? Are you praying he changes your heart? Are you praying for spiritual renewal? Many of us have been taught thatContinue reading “A Clean Heart”
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”
Marty Pressey 