Have you ever felt completely over matched? Have you been outnumbered? How did you feel? Were you afraid? Did you feel as though there was no way out? Were you thinking your time was up? We have all faced big tasks in our lives. Some of us have faced overwhelming odds. We may have overcomeContinue reading “Overwhelming Odds”
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Foolishness and Weakness
Do you feel ostracized? Do others look down on you? Do you think of yourself as being weak? Do you consider your intelligence lacking? Do you feel as though no one listens to you? Have you decided to accept God’s wisdom? We interact with people with all types of knowledge, skills, and abilities in thisContinue reading “Foolishness and Weakness”
Right Time, Right Place
Do you ever wonder if you were born at the right time? Are there times you feel out of place? Perhaps you feel you would have been more suited for the 1800’s? Is it because you already know the history? Have you spent time really thinking through it or just fantasizing? There are people whoContinue reading “Right Time, Right Place”
Faith of a Mustard Seed
Are there times you feel unprepared? Do you sometimes feel weak? Have you experienced feeling as though you lack knowledge or wisdom? Does it seem as though your faith is being tested and is woefully lacking? We all go through times when we feel as though we are drowning or being overwhelmed by circumstances. OurContinue reading “Faith of a Mustard Seed”
Watch God Work
What obstacles do you face today? Are there enemies who are looking to destroy you? Do you have a mountain to climb? Are you facing a major test? Are you hoping help will arrive soon? Have you thought of being still? We face many challenges throughout our lives. Someone is facing an uphill battle today.Continue reading “Watch God Work”
On The Spot
Have you ever worried about being caught on the spot and not know what to say? Does it concern you in your job? Is it a concern with your friends? Is it the reason you don’t talk to people about Jesus? Do you know there is help? There are times in our lives when weContinue reading “On The Spot”
Futile Wisdom
How smart do you think you are? Do you consider yourself to be knowledgeable in many subjects? Are you considered an expert in one or two subjects? Do you look up to those who are considered to be very smart? Sometimes we become rather proud of what we know. We start thinking highly of ourselvesContinue reading “Futile Wisdom”
Facing Difficulty
Have you ever known there was something coming on your schedule, and you didn’t want to face it? Have you looked for options to avoid facing it? Is there an event you know about today that is coming in the near future that you would like to avoid? We all face something at some pointContinue reading “Facing Difficulty”
Poor or Rich
Do you ever ask rhetorical questions? Have you used questions to make a statement? Have you heard a teacher or someone you work with use questions this way? We see these methods of questioning used in today’s passage very effectively. James knows the answer to the questions he is asking. He also knows his audienceContinue reading “Poor or Rich”
True Love
We have heard the statement, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If that is true, how much are your actions worth? No, not the job you get paid for, but the actions you take without an expectation of payment. Our human nature is to look to gain something for doing something for someone else.Continue reading “True Love”
Marty Pressey 