How well do you pick up the meaning of analogies, metaphors, riddles, proverbs, or parables? If an analogy is used to get a point across, does it help you to understand? Are there some analogies that are easier for you to understand than others? Whether we think about it or not, we use analogies quiteContinue reading “God’s Temple”
Tag Archives: #studygodsword
The Best Education
Have you been looking for someone who keeps their word? Are you looking for someone who fulfills their promises? Are you seeking someone who you can trust? Have you found that person? Have you decided to put your trust and faith in God? We all like having someone in our lives we know we canContinue reading “The Best Education”
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”
Renew Your Mind
Have you ever felt lost? Have you wondered why you are where you are? Have you wondered what your purpose in life is? Are you willing to listen to good advice? Are you willing to follow God’s plan for your life? Do you want to know what his plan is for you? Often, we thinkContinue reading “Renew Your Mind”
Grow to Fruit Bearing
Do you like to eat? Do you like fruit and vegetables? Have you ever thought how miraculous it is that a tiny seed grows into a plant, and it produces fruit? Are you growing and producing fruit? We find seeds of all manner of sizes and shapes. Some are flat and oval shaped. Some areContinue reading “Grow to Fruit Bearing”
Blessed and Forgiven
What is your view of God? Do you think he has changed over time? Do you or have you had the opinion that God was an angry God in the Old Testament? Have you spent time studying the stories of the Jews? Have you taken time to understand what God was doing? If you haveContinue reading “Blessed and Forgiven”
Difficult Travel
Do you travel much? Have you had to travel in less than perfect circumstances? Have you traveled while being sick, under duress, or more than eight months pregnant? If you traveled under those circumstances, how difficult was that trip? Many of us have traveled when not feeling well. We may have traveled with nothing moreContinue reading “Difficult Travel”
Wise Humility
Do you consider yourself a humble person? Do others consider you a humble person? Or are you a proud person? Do you harbor a selfish ambition? Do you boast about your accomplishments? Are you envious of what others have? I dare say most of us are not as humble as we might think we are.Continue reading “Wise Humility”
Learn Before You Teach
What does it mean to be a teacher? How can someone be a teacher unless they first learn? Have you ever attempted to teach something you did not know well? Have you had a teacher who seemed to be lost or unsure? Teaching is challenging. A good teacher does research into the subject they willContinue reading “Learn Before You Teach”
Godly Wisdom
How do you define wisdom? Do you believe wisdom is an accumulation of knowledge? Does wisdom include the ability to comprehend complex issues or problems? Do you seek to be wise? Do you consider yourself wise? Wisdom is something we seldom talk about today. We often talk about education, knowledge, or training, but not wisdom.Continue reading “Godly Wisdom”
Marty Pressey 