We don’t like the idea of suffering. In fact, many of us will go to extensive lengths not to suffer. We go along with incorrect viewpoints, so we are not ostracized by our friends. Even if we disagree, we stay silent. We may even commit petty crimes to be accepted by others. Why do weContinue reading “Pick Up Your Cross”
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Lose It for Jesus
What does it mean to you to lose your life? Have you given up something that is dear to you? Have you taken up your cross? Have you given up your preferences and accepted God’s desire for you? Giving up something we like, and maybe addicted to, is very challenging. It doesn’t matter if itContinue reading “Lose It for Jesus”
The Company You Keep
Who are your friends? Who do you hang out with? What is their influence on you? Or, do you have an influence on them? Often when groups of people get together there is a group mentality that manifests itself. Does that happen when you are with certain groups? We see this group mentality manifest itselfContinue reading “The Company You Keep”
Marty Pressey 