Do you ever feel like you just can’t win? Does seem like it doesn’t matter what you do someone will find something wrong with it? Have you had one group tell you to do this and another to do that? Have you felt like a piece of rope caught in a tug of war? BeingContinue reading “Criticism and Wisdom”
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From Wretchedness to Freedom
Yesterday, we spoke of wrestling with sin. We saw the Apostle Paul being transparent and stating he wrestled with it. We know that he stated we should not continue to sin but strive to leave it behind. We also saw that we are forgiven while God continues to work on us. Do we recognize theContinue reading “From Wretchedness to Freedom”
Wrestling with Sin
Do you wrestle with yourself? Do you feel as though there is an angel on one should and a devil on the other? Are you often caught between doing what is right and what is wrong? Do you want to do good but find yourself doing evil? Do you feel guilty because of the evilContinue reading “Wrestling with Sin”
It’s Our Choice
Have you longed for a visit from a relative? Did you anxiously await their arrival, looking down the road for their vehicle? Were you sitting on the front porch to greet them the moment they arrived? Or were you going about your normal routine and merely glancing up periodically? When we have not seen aContinue reading “It’s Our Choice”
Be Patient and Follow
How often do you seek guidance? When do you seek guidance? Who do you seek guidance from? Do you seek guidance for every decision or just the ones you consider significant? Do you seek guidance from God? Do you remember a time when God has answered you? We all need guidance more often than weContinue reading “Be Patient and Follow”
Humble Yourself
What does it mean to be humble? Do you consider yourself a humble person? Is that a tricky question? Do you know anyone you consider to be humble? Have you rid yourself of pride? Or are you still wrestling with it? Does pride pop up in areas of your life you least expect? Pride andContinue reading “Humble Yourself”
Be Welcoming
How welcoming are you? Do you welcome others into your life? Do you welcome others into your home? Do you welcome others into the church? Do you like to be welcomed by others? Have you felt unwelcomed? Have you spent time evaluating how welcoming you are? Being welcomed into a group makes us feel good.Continue reading “Be Welcoming”
Freedom and Sanctification
What or who are you a slave to? Have you considered that you are a slave? Have you thought about your habits enslaving you? Have you acknowledged there are obsessions that continue to entangle you? Do you want to break free of them? Do you want to feel true freedom? We are often enslaved withoutContinue reading “Freedom and Sanctification”
Decision-Making Process
How do you make decisions. What is the logic you run through before you make a choice? Is there logic you use to make a choice? Are your choices made by emotional reactions or personal desires? Have you experienced negative consequences for your choices? Choices. Decisions. They can be challenging. They can be joyous. TheyContinue reading “Decision-Making Process”
Bountiful Love
How thankful are you? Are you thankful for everything you have? Are you thankful for a warm bed, food on your table, and a roof over your head? Are you thankful for your vehicle and your job? Are you thankful for your family? How much time do you spend complaining? Most of are thankful forContinue reading “Bountiful Love”
Marty Pressey 