How often do we miss the little things? How often is our focus on something else when a small detail alludes our attention? What are we missing when we miss the minor detail? Are we missing something significant? What if we were to pay close attention? Would our lives become richer? Missing the little canContinue reading “Notice Jesus”
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First Thought and Action
How many times a day, a week, a month do you argue with God? How many times do you think you know what’s better for you than God does? Do you ever find yourself wondering why things didn’t go as you thought they would? Have you seriously considered why? We like to think we knowContinue reading “First Thought and Action”
The Nuances
Many will attend a Christmas Eve service this evening. But how many pay close attention to the Scriptures that are read? How many will make note and read them again? How many will catch the nuances of those passages? How many will ask questions to better understand? There are many things in the Scriptures, littleContinue reading “The Nuances”
Listen for God’s Call
Have you ever mistaken who was calling out to you? Have you heard a child yell, “Mom!” and thought they were calling to you? Have you heard someone in a crowd call out your name only to find out they were calling someone else with the same name? Hearing your name called out can beContinue reading “Listen for God’s Call”
Medical Symbol of God
Do you like to go to the doctor? Have you noticed the symbol used by the medical facility you go to? Have you looked at the insignia a doctor or nurse may have on their lapel? Have you noticed the symbol on a prescription pad or on the label of your medicine? Whether we haveContinue reading “Medical Symbol of God”
Submit to More
Do you get upset when you see people who are not followers of Christ reap rewards in this life? Do you ask why you are not receiving rewards? Do you wonder if God is paying attention? Do you ask God why? We see people who are not followers of Christ become rich and famous. WeContinue reading “Submit to More”
Fair Dealings
Do you have an understanding of fairness? Do you treat all people with fairness? Do you treat your family with fairness? Do you expect something different from your family than you do others? Have you considered there might be consequences of treating someone unfairly? We have our own understanding of fairness. It doesn’t always matchContinue reading “Fair Dealings”
Dreams
Have you had visions? Was it a real vision or an imaginary one? Have you had explicit dreams? Have you had dreams you thought had a significant meaning? Have you experienced déjà vu? Has any of this occurred when you felt especially filled with the Holy Spirit? We may have a dream that seems toContinue reading “Dreams”
Gifts of Grace
Have you asked God for gifts? Have you asked God to bless you? Have you inventoried the blessings and gifts He has given you? Do you know God gifts you with talents? We may call them spiritual gifts. We may call them natural talents. We may even state that someone has been taught or grownContinue reading “Gifts of Grace”
Be a Worker of the Harvest
What does it mean to work in the Lord’s harvest? Are there expectations for the workers? Who should be working in the harvest? Shouldn’t all of us? The gospel of Jesus continues to be spread. It is not only spread on Sunday morning in a church building, but throughout the week. How is it spread?Continue reading “Be a Worker of the Harvest”
Marty Pressey 