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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Bow to Truth
Do you like to hear the truth? At what point will you bow down to God? When will you relinquish your desire to be in control? Will only happen when you have grown old and are nearing the end of your days? Will it be when you have experienced a disastrous event? Truth can beContinue reading “Bow to Truth”
The Beloved
Have you ever tried to learn something new? Was it at school? Was it for work? How long did it take you to learn it? Did you read through it multiple times to commit it to memory? Was there a specific number of times you had to read it to retain the information? Learning somethingContinue reading “The Beloved”
Holy Spirit Given
Are there things you don’t understand? Do they seem to be beyond your understanding? Is the Holy Spirit someone you aren’t quite sure how he works? Do you feel his presence at time and not at others? Have you ever felt his presence in your life? There are many things in our lives that canContinue reading “Holy Spirit Given”
Seek Understanding
Have you ever been told, “Do it because I said so”? Have you felt as though you could not question the instruction or judgment of your manager or director? What principles do you live by? Are you willing to stand on those principles regardless of the consequences? Many of us have been told by parentsContinue reading “Seek Understanding”
Springs of Water
Are you need of refreshing? Do you feel as though you have been soaked, wrung out, and hung out to dry? Do you desire a fresh start? Are you looking for someone who can point you to a place of safety and comfort? Where are you looking? Are you looking to God? Sometimes we getContinue reading “Springs of Water”
Draw Near
What are you attracted to? Are you attracted to certain types of people? Do they need to have a specific personality? Are you attracted to certain types of houses, vehicles, and jobs? Are you attracted to them because someone told you about them? Are you drawn toward God? Every one of us is attracted toContinue reading “Draw Near”
Teacher of Truth
Have you ever seen a blind person leading another blind person? Have you made the statement that it is like the blind leading the blind? Do you follow a specific teacher? Is there someone who is or has been a mentor to you? Do you think of yourself more highly than them? Most of usContinue reading “Teacher of Truth”
Burning for Jesus
What are you passionate about? Are you passionate about your job? Are you passionate about your health? Are you passionate about your children? What is it that causes you to explode with energy and bubble over with excitement? Many of us will answer affirmatively to one or more of the questions above. I know. I’veContinue reading “Burning for Jesus”
Hear God Speak
Do you hear God speaking to you? Or has your heart been hardened so you cannot hear him? Could it be that you have rebelled against him? Have you given your heart over to this world? Do you blame God for the bad that happens in this world? There are many in this world who blameContinue reading “Hear God Speak”
Marty Pressey 