Have you experienced criticism? Have you been unduly criticized for doing something you knew to be right? How did you feel? Were you able to defend yourself? Were you able to convince those who criticized you that you were right in doing what you did? Being criticized by others can make us feel small, inadequate,Continue reading “Composure When Criticized”
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A Joyful Scare
Have you ever had someone quietly sneak up on you and scare you? Have you walked around a corner and be scared because someone was standing there? Were you trembling for a few minutes after that? Have you thought about how the disciples felt when Jesus just appeared? When people sneak up on us orContinue reading “A Joyful Scare”
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”
Rightful Response, Part 1
Have you had a response for every accusation? Was it a rightful response or just an excuse? Peter and the apostles with him had a rightful reason and response. Though we are not told how many were with Peter, we know there was at least one other apostle with him. The high priest was upsetContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 1”
Jesus As Our Priority
What are your priorities? Is it family? Is it job performance? Is it caring for those in need? Is it being at every worship service, Bible study, or other church function? Are your priorities your own or are they driven by someone else? We can have several priorities and often they compete to be atContinue reading “Jesus As Our Priority”
Give Jesus the Credit
Do you like to have others recognize your good deeds? Do you tell others about the good things you do so they will praise you? Have you considered others may grow tired of hearing you brag about yourself? Do you have a “holier than thou” attitude? Should you rid yourself of it? Most of usContinue reading “Give Jesus the Credit”
Confirmed By God
Have you been in the presence of greatness? Have you been with someone who is always positive? Do you know anyone who has an aura about them, as though nothing could stand in their way? Are there times it is scary or at least uncomfortable to be with them? Being around greatness can be bothContinue reading “Confirmed By God”
Speak Frankly
What does being frank with someone mean to you? Does it mean that you speak your mind? Does it mean you don’t care what others think when you speak your mind? Are you willing to speak frankly when it matters most? Will you speak frankly about Jesus? There are some people who will speak whateverContinue reading “Speak Frankly”
Luke Warm
How is your passion toward God? Do you have a passion for him? Are you hot? Do you feel a burning desire to serve him? Are you cold? Are you refreshing, like a cold glass of water, to those you serve? Or are you lukewarm? Not really hot nor cold? Jesus desires that we beContinue reading “Luke Warm”
Be Like John
What do you know about John the Baptist? Have you ever thought what his life might have been like? How do you think he grew into an adult? What kind of teaching did he receive? What did his mother and father think of him? Why did he go into the wilderness? John’s father was aContinue reading “Be Like John”
Marty Pressey 