Not many of us have experienced a city being abandoned. We don’t know what it is like to have a foreign army drive out the citizens of a city and take captive anyone who remains. We cannot fully understand the feelings of helplessness, loss, grief, and depression. The Israelites experienced all of it when theyContinue reading “Lamenting to God”
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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”
Plumb Line
How do you determine if a wall is straight? How do you ensure a wall is straight as you build it? Have you heard of a plumb line? Have you used a plumb line? Do you know that a plumb line is a taught string between two points? Why would God reference a plumb line?Continue reading “Plumb Line”
Set Free
What comes to mind when you hear the word freedom? Do you think of being able to do whatever you want? Do you think of financial freedom? Do you think of being free to make your own choices? Do you think of freedom as being the opposite of slavery? Freedom can mean different things toContinue reading “Set Free”
Law vs Faith
How well do you fall every law in the nation, state, and local area in which you live? Are there some laws you ignore? Do you attempt to obey them all? Have you found it near impossible to obey every law? Have you considered the consequences for breaking a law? Obeying every law in theContinue reading “Law vs Faith”
Obedience is Love
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”
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”
Marty Pressey 