How tightly do you hold on to what you believe is yours? How well do you share with others? Are you more likely to hold on to a possession or give it away? Are you willing to lend things to others? If you borrow somethings, do you return it? Is your life about possessions? MostContinue reading “True Community”
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Empty Grave
Three women (Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Salome) went to minister to the body of Jesus. It is apparent they did not know that Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea had done so on Friday (John 19:38-42). These ladies were also concerned with who they might get to roll the stone away. However, when they arrived, theContinue reading “Empty Grave”
Overwhelming Fear
Have you lived in fear? Do you know what it is like to lose all hope? Have you experienced the pitch-black darkness, whether from the elements or on the inside? Are you in darkness now? Would you like to get out of the darkness? Have you turned to the One who can bring you outContinue reading “Overwhelming Fear”
Forsaken
Have you been forsaken? Have you had people turn their back on you? Have you been pushed aside or shunned? Have your family or close friends pushed you away? Did you feel dejected? Were you so far down in the dumps you thought you would never get out again? Having people you trusted turn theirContinue reading “Forsaken”
Betrayed
Have you been betrayed by a friend? Was there someone who you thought you could trust who later turned against you? Did you think you were making a difference only to have your feet cut out from under you? How did that make you feel? Were you hurt? Were you angry? Being betrayed can causeContinue reading “Betrayed”
Urgency
Have you had people hunting you down? Have you been wanted for questioning about a crime? Has the Internal Revenue Service sought you out to discuss your tax return? Were you falsely accused of wrongdoing? How did it feel? Were you afraid of what might be coming? Being pulled in for questioning can be nerveContinue reading “Urgency”
Offering to God
Do you like to talk about money? Do you discuss paying your bills? Do you talk about how much money you make? Is money a source of discontentment? Is it a source of embarrassment? Or do you think very little about money? How much do you put in the offering plate? Money can be aContinue reading “Offering to God”
Reverent and Respectful
How much do you know about what happened during Holy Week? Have you followed the events of Jesus during the last week before He went to the cross? It is during Holy Week that Jesus publicly proclaimed He was the Messiah. He no longer told people to be silent. Jesus entered Jerusalem to great fanfare.Continue reading “Reverent and Respectful”
Hosanna!
As Jesus was entering Jerusalem, what we call the triumphal entry, the people were yelling hosanna. I wonder how many of us shout hosanna to Jesus regularly. Do we only do so on Palm Sunday when we are instructed (or shamed) to do so? Have we forgotten what hosanna means? In the event we have,Continue reading “Hosanna!”
Amazing Rewards
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? Isn’t it wonderful when you complete a task and your boss rewards you for it? Don’t you love seeing your efforts come to fruition? Have you considered how beautiful it would be to accomplish the tasks God has laid before you? Having plans that work outContinue reading “Amazing Rewards”
Marty Pressey 