Do you ever speak facetiously? Do you use sarcasm? Do you use them to make a point, to show there is an obvious answer? Have you heard others do so? Did you wake you up? Did you have an ah-ha moment when you heard it? Have you considered that God does so? We sometimes sayContinue reading “Sarcasm and Truth”
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Fear of the Lord
What is wisdom to you? How would you define it? Do you desire to be wise? Grasping for wisdom can feel like grasping to hold onto mist. We see it. We can move in it. But we can not hold onto it. It seems to continually escape our grasp. Why is that? Too often, weContinue reading “Fear of the Lord”
Worship No Other
We have heard many lessons, sermons, and maybe even one-on-one teachings about idols. We may be at the point of being fed up with them. We have heard all the analogies. We have heard all the don’ts. We may feel we have been bludgeoned with them as much as we can take. But how seriouslyContinue reading “Worship No Other”
Other Gods
Are you aware there are many gods? Do you worship other gods? Do you scoff at the thought of worshiping other gods? Do you believe there are other gods? Why do you doubt? Why do you scoff? Are you willing to open your eyes and see them? For Christians, there is only one God. InContinue reading “Other Gods”
Open Your Minds’ Eye
Have you ever been fed up with people? Have you wondered why they just don’t seem to understand what you are telling them? Does it frustrate you to no end? Is it worse when it is something extremely important? Can you imagine how Jesus felt? Trying to get your point across to someone who doesn’tContinue reading “Open Your Minds’ Eye”
Who’s Number 1?
Who is number one in your life? Who is it you hold above all others? Are you serving other gods? Do you set other priorities above God? Have you considered the importance of making God number one? Despite what we may think, we often do not make God our number one priority. We put ourContinue reading “Who’s Number 1?”
Riches of Heaven
Do you long to be rich? Are you playing the lottery every week with the hope of winning? Are you saving every dollar you can? Do you invest your money wisely? Would you trade all your riches here on earth for the riches of heaven? Our culture is obsessed with money and public image. WeContinue reading “Riches of Heaven”
Mary’s Example
What do you know about Mary, Jesus’ Mother? Do you know she continued with the apostles? Do you know she followed the Law of the Jews? Do you know she enticed Him to perform His first miracle? Mary was a woman of amazing faith, submissiveness, and flexibility. Her faith and submissiveness allowed her to speakContinue reading “Mary’s Example”
Realistic Life
What is your plan for life? Are you planning a good paying professional career? Are you working a good paying job? Are you looking for a job that allows for more time off? Would you prefer to win the lottery and have no need to work anymore? We know we need to work to beContinue reading “Realistic Life”
Glory Versus Futility
What does it mean to become futile? Are your efforts futile? How does someone who is wise become a fool? Why would anyone exchange glory for foolishness? Why give up God for idol worship? We may believe turning to idol worship is foolish. And it is. We may believe giving up glory for foolishness isContinue reading “Glory Versus Futility”
Marty Pressey 