Thinking too highly of ourselves is problematic. It can lead to pride, pride that is based on a house of cards. When that house falls, it can be catastrophic. Most of us were not born with a silver spoon in our mouth. We do not come from royalty. We are common, working-class people. Since weContinue reading “Weak and Despised”
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Forgiveness and Grace
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”
Look Forward to Worship
What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
Strength and Inheritance
Have you felt inadequate or not up to the task? Have you been unsure of your ability to do the job you were assigned? Have you been frustrated with yourself? Have you been impatient with others because of your frustration? Have you considered reaching out to the endless strength available to you? We all canContinue reading “Strength and Inheritance”
Faith, Love, and Thankfulness
How often do you give thanks for the people in your life? Are you thankful you have family, friends, co-workers, and disciples you attend church with? Is your faith growing in Jesus Christ? Is your love for the people in your life increasing? Are you seeing them as Jesus sees them? We often take peopleContinue reading “Faith, Love, and Thankfulness”
Prideful or Humble
How many of us thank God that we are not like other people we know? How many of us thank God we are not criminals? How many of us thank God we don’t work in what we consider to be offensive jobs? Have we considered that doing so displays our pride before God? We tooContinue reading “Prideful or Humble”
Continually Commune
Do you desire a quiet life? Are you seeking peace? Do you wonder how you can achieve it? How are you praying? Who are you praying for? Do you give thanks in your prayers? Are you praying for the leaders of your country? Are you praying for the leaders of the company you work for?Continue reading “Continually Commune”
See Faith
How often do you recognize the faith of people you know? Do you recognize the love others have for their brothers and sisters in Christ? Do you thank God you know them, and they are in your life? Do pray their faith will be strengthened and they recognize their blessings? Recognizing the faith in ourContinue reading “See Faith”
Consuming Fire
How are things going? Are you doing well? Does it feel like you are holding on by a thread? Are you searching for solid ground to stand on? Do you wonder when your struggles will end? What is your perception of God? Do you view him as a genie in a bottle? Are you inContinue reading “Consuming Fire”
This Ain’t Nothing
How important is money to you? How important is property to you? How much of your parents’ stuff do you want to grab hold of when they pass from this life? Have you made money and possessions your idol? Have they overtaken your desire to serve God? It seems like everyone is seeking to makeContinue reading “This Ain’t Nothing”
Marty Pressey 