Have you ever thought about where you come from? Have you thought about why you came to be? Have you considered who you belong to? Or do you think you belong to no one? Do you know who God is? Do you claim him as your Lord? Do you know that you are his? WeContinue reading “Know the Lord”
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Celebrate God
How do you celebrate? Do you throw a big party? Do you jump for joy? Do you smile, laugh, feel joy beyond understanding? How would you celebrate if you were rescued? What if you were stranded for a very long time? Would you celebrate in a very different way? Celebrations can be a lot ofContinue reading “Celebrate God”
Weak and Despised
Thinking too highly of ourselves is problematic. It can lead to pride, pride that is based on a house of cards. When that house falls, it can be catastrophic. Most of us were not born with a silver spoon in our mouth. We do not come from royalty. We are common, working-class people. Since weContinue reading “Weak and Despised”
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”
Marty Pressey 