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”
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Disciple of Jesus
A lot happens in the last week of Jesus’ life before going to the cross. One of the more well-known commands of Jesus was given during those last days. As He is teaching His disciples and preparing them for Him to leave them, He tells them to love one another. Was it necessary to tellContinue reading “Disciple of Jesus”
Strange Command
Have you ever done something that someone requested that seemed to be strange? Have you done something on command that you questioned? Would you blindly do something you were told to do by someone you trusted? What if you were concerned it might break the law? We rarely see someone simply do something they areContinue reading “Strange Command”
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”
Paying Tribute
To whom do you pay tribute? How do you pay tribute? What is the reason beyond you paying tribute? Is your tribute financial? Is it paying respect? Is it honoring someone else? Is it praising someone else? Or are you only focused on your own accomplishments? We don’t often use the word tribute for payingContinue reading “Paying Tribute”
Royal Law
Do you show partiality toward certain people? Is it toward a certain type of people? Does that type of behavior demonstrate love of your neighbor? How do you show love to your neighbor? Do you know who your neighbor is? Are you willing to accept everyone as your neighbor? Showing partiality toward certain people canContinue reading “Royal Law”
Begging A Worthy Life
What kind of life are you leading? Are you leading a humble life? Are you gentle? Are you being patient? Do you bear with others in love? Do you seek peace? Are you unified with others in the Spirit? Do you lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called? WhenContinue reading “Begging A Worthy Life”
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”
Go As Jesus Commanded
How well do you follow commands? Have you been in a profession in which instant obedience is required? How well do you think you would adapt to such a profession? Are you following Jesus’ commands? Jesus did not give many commands. He said we are to love God, love our neighbor, follow Him, and makeContinue reading “Go As Jesus Commanded”
In Sync with Jesus
Love is a word with a wide breadth of definitions, or at least a wide range of uses. If you look up the word love on dictionary.com, you will find there are 14 noun definitions and 10 verb definitions. They range for liking something strongly to passionate desire to warm affection. What do we meanContinue reading “In Sync with Jesus”
Marty Pressey 