Is there someone you, other than yourself, who you give credit to for your success? Were your parents instrumental setting you up for success? Was there a mentor who was especially valuable to you? Is there someone who you continue to lean on for support or advice? Parents and mentors can play crucial roles inContinue reading “Forgiveness and Grace”
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No More Haughtiness
Do you sometimes feel like you have it all together? Do you feel haughty, as though you are better than others? Have you thought your heritage is one to brag about? Has being a member of certain organizations made you feel superior? Do you know those are false feelings? We like to think we areContinue reading “No More Haughtiness”
God’s Calling
What have you been called to do? Have you given it serious thought? Have you been able to discern your purpose in life? Have you ever wondered what it is? Do you know that God is calling you to something special? Would you like to know what he is calling you to? Each of usContinue reading “God’s Calling”
Saved By Grace
Do you understand what grace is? Have you been shown grace? Have you shown grace to someone else? Grace is a word that gets thrown around a lot in religious circles. But we may not fully understand it. We may state it is unmerited favor, and we would be correct. But do we really understandContinue reading “Saved By Grace”
Fully Equipped
uiWhat gifts do you have? What are your talents and skills? What can you do that is special? Can you sing well? Are you gifted with the ability to translate languages? Can you adapt to whatever situation you find yourself in? Have you given thought to where your gifts come from? Each of us areContinue reading “Fully Equipped”
Irrevocable
Are you seeking something solid to hold on to? Do you wish you could find something that will never go away? Do you long for some permanency in your life? Are you looking for something that is unchanging? Do you know you can have it? We don’t really like change. We want things to remainContinue reading “Irrevocable”
God’s Purpose
What are your talents? What are your skills? What are your abilities? Have you taken time to assess them? Have you determined how you will use them? Are you allowing some of your talents, skills, and abilities to go unused? Do you know each of them are gift? We all have talents, skills, and abilities,Continue reading “God’s Purpose”
Living Stone
What does it mean to you to live? Is living having a good job? Does it include having a spouse you love dearly? Does living mean doing exciting and joyful things? Is it having enough money to take vacations to foreign lands? Have you thought it is being part of God’s church? We hear someContinue reading “Living Stone”
Good Gifts
How do you use your talents? Are you aware of the talents you have? Do you seek to hone your skills? Will you use your talents for good? Do you know where your talents come from? Do you know that God has gifted you with them? We all have a variety of gifts or talents.Continue reading “Good Gifts”
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”
Marty Pressey 