Easter Sunday is such a special day. Our worship seems to be more joyous. We sing louder. There are smiles on everyone’s faces. We celebrate the risen Christ. We all have a little extra bounce in our step. The church is decorated in Lily’s. What a beautiful day?! Celebrating Jesus’ resurrection is wonderful, but weContinue reading “He Is Risen!”
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Dreadful Waiting
Have you ever sat mourning, feeling completely empty? Have you felt like a big promise made to you has been broken? Have you seen that broken promise flushed down the drain? Have you felt lost and desperate? How long did you wonder around lost? Have you found your way? Losing something or someone precious toContinue reading “Dreadful Waiting”
Foolishness of the World
Have you noticed that God sometimes does things the opposite of what we think he should do? Have you heard that Jesus turned the world upside down? Is it because God enjoys toying with us or we fail to fall in line with God? Do we think we are too good to follow God? JesusContinue reading “Foolishness of the World”
Credit to God
We like to take credit for what we accomplish. In fact, you might say we take pride in it. We get upset, perhaps very upset, when our boss takes credit for something we did. Or worse, someone else on the team we are working with takes credit. We believe credit should be given where itContinue reading “Credit to God”
Rightful Response, Part 2
As we continue from yesterday, Peter continues his rightful response to the high priest. He explains what happened in a distinct, short message. Peter is merely explaining why he and the other apostles must continue to preach the gospel to the people. Peter states only the facts. Though it may seem as though he isContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 2”
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”
Believe in the Resurrection
How strong is your faith? What is your faith based on? Is your faith willing to stand when criticized? Is your faith based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Does the promise of resurrection help you get through tough times? Or are you unsure about the resurrection? Resurrection is a challenging topic. No one livingContinue reading “Believe in the Resurrection”
Believe the Witnesses
Do you believe in resurrection? Do you know that many people do not believe in it? Do you know Christians who are unsure about it? Are you unsure about it? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see someone who had been resurrected? We mention resurrection often when talking about Jesus.Continue reading “Believe the Witnesses”
No Fear of Death
Are you afraid of dying? Do you have no fear of dying, just the fear of the process? Many people are afraid of dying. They have a fear of the unknown. They are not sure what happens after death. Or they simply don’t want to leave this world. They are afraid they will miss something.Continue reading “No Fear of Death”
Open Minds
Have you opened your mind to God’s Word? Do you grasp the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection? Are you willing to listen to the witnesses of the crucifixion and resurrection? Are you helping spread the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ? Many in our world today have a closed mind when it comesContinue reading “Open Minds”
Marty Pressey 