Praise the Lord Today

On this day after the celebration of Christmas, do you continue to praise God? Or have you collapsed from exhaustion? Did you experience a day or two of joy and revert to a less than joyous attitude? If so, why? If not, will you carry your joy into a new year and beyond? Christmas dayContinue reading “Praise the Lord Today”

Look Forward to Worship

What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”

Be Observant

How observant are you? Do you notice everything happening around you? Do you notice the changes along your morning and evening commute? Do you notice the eagle soaring on your drive through the country? Have you observed and recognized the things God has done? Being observant can keep us safe, whereas moving about in aContinue reading “Be Observant”

See Faith

How often do you recognize the faith of people you know? Do you recognize the love others have for their brothers and sisters in Christ? Do you thank God you know them, and they are in your life? Do pray their faith will be strengthened and they recognize their blessings? Recognizing the faith in ourContinue reading “See Faith”

Sacrifice of Love

Are you willing to sacrifice? Will you sacrifice for the good of others? Will you sacrifice for your children? Will you sacrifice for your parents? Do you consider sacrificing as doing good? Do you believe it is pleasing? Have you thought of what you say as a sacrifice? Our human nature is to take careContinue reading “Sacrifice of Love”

This Ain’t Nothing

How important is money to you? How important is property to you? How much of your parents’ stuff do you want to grab hold of when they pass from this life? Have you made money and possessions your idol? Have they overtaken your desire to serve God? It seems like everyone is seeking to makeContinue reading “This Ain’t Nothing”

Model Prayer

Have you asked to be taught something you saw someone else being taught? Did you think that specific skill was worthy of learning? What were you willing to give up to learn it? Were you willing to give up your time? Were you willing to pay for it? Were you taught? Learning new skills canContinue reading “Model Prayer”

Nothing Lasts Forever

Have you heard the saying, ‘Nothing lasts forever’? Have you said it yourself? Do you believe it? We may say it and believe it. Yet, we do not always want it to be true. There are moments we wish would last forever. However, the saying is true as long as we live on this earth.Continue reading “Nothing Lasts Forever”

God’s Mighty Deeds

Where do you turn when trouble hits? Do you try to recall better days? Do you remember the carefree days of your childhood? Do you remember the glory days of high school sports? Do you remember winning a medal at a state competition? Do you remember what God has done? Troubling times can make usContinue reading “God’s Mighty Deeds”

As the Deer

What do you long for? Is it financial success? Is it prestige and fame? Is it a spouse? Is it a close friend to lean on? Whatever it is you desire, it will consume your time and effort to achieve it. For it is the heart’s desire that drives us. It will drive us toContinue reading “As the Deer”