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”
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God is King
How we see God can change according to the situation we find ourselves in. We may view him as a loving Father, a comforting Friend, our Protector and Defender, our Rescuer, a demanding Ruler, or an awe-inspiring Presence. The Psalmist uses vivid language to describe God. Though we may not fully understand what it isContinue reading “God is King”
Praise the Creator
Who deserves our praise? Who do we honor? Who do we put on a pedestal? Who do we hang medals around their neck? Who do we award with trophies and plaques? Who do we sing the praises of? Who do we praise for their accomplishments? Who should we praise? We honor and praise many differentContinue reading “Praise the Creator”
Despair To Celebration
Have you experienced a dramatic turn of events? Have you been lifted from the depths of despair to be raised to the heights of celebration? Have you gone from barely being able to pay your bills to being able to save for the future? Have you thanked God for the change? We experience ups andContinue reading “Despair To Celebration”
Rest In God’s Favor
Have you thought God was angry with you at times? Have you had nights of sadness, shedding many tears? Have you considered that God is on your side for your lifetime? Have you noticed that joy comes after sadness? Do you still praise God? Do you give God thanks? When things go badly, we mayContinue reading “Rest In God’s Favor”
Salvation Has Come
How are you feeling today? Are you holding on to Jesus Christ? Are you holding on to God? Do you attribute your salvation to him? Do you know you are strengthened by him? Have you taken stock of your standing with God? Will you give him the credit due him? How we feel can changeContinue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Praise the King
How often do you give God the credit? Have you sung Jesus’ praises outside of Sunday morning worship? Do you praise Him when you are not around other Christians? Are you willing to proclaim His mighty deeds, His resurrection, and the blessings you have received? Praising Jesus may be difficult for us. Our politically correctContinue reading “Praise the King”
Kings Shall Bow
What is your perception of your nation’s leaders? Do you believe they have good leadership skills? Do you believe they have the country’s best interests at heart? Do you believe they were put into power by God? Do you believe they have put their faith in God? National leaders in countries all around the worldContinue reading “Kings Shall Bow”
Purpose of Gifts
What special talents do you have? What physical or mental gifts have you been given? How are you using those talents or gifts? Do you think having them makes you better than those who don’t? Do you believe you are favored? Have you thought about who gave you those gifts? Each of us have beenContinue reading “Purpose of Gifts”
Treasured Word(s)
Have you ever been curious about something you heard? Was the curiosity due to what you heard being amazing? Did you decide you had to go see it? Did you think it could not possibly be true? What did you find when you went to where it was? We may hear of amazing things. IfContinue reading “Treasured Word(s)”
Marty Pressey 