Has there been someone you looked up, perhaps idolized, who you would follow to the ends of the earth? Was it a mentor who took the time to both teach and correct you as you were growing up? Is it a parent who you continue to respect and follow their advice? Having someone we respectContinue reading “Faithful Follower”
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The Earth Summoned
Do you wish, at times, there was someone who could call the everyone to account? Do you get tired of all the bickering, complaining, finger pointing, and lack of accountability? Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone with the authority to bring everyone together and knock them down a notch? Holding people accountable can beContinue reading “The Earth Summoned”
Light Dispels Darkness
Are you seeking to be led by the light? Or are you comfortable living in the dark? Do you want to be enlightened? Or do you prefer to hold on to ignorance? Would you like to lead others into the light you stand in? Or are you content to bask in the light by yourself?Continue reading “Light Dispels Darkness”
Some Won’t Get It
Have you tried to teach someone something and they just didn’t get it? Were you frustrated with them? Did you attempt to use a different approach or analogy? Were you finally effective in getting your point across? Do you know people who won’t believe the gospel? Teaching can be a challenge. We have some studentsContinue reading “Some Won’t Get It”
The Beloved
Have you ever tried to learn something new? Was it at school? Was it for work? How long did it take you to learn it? Did you read through it multiple times to commit it to memory? Was there a specific number of times you had to read it to retain the information? Learning somethingContinue reading “The Beloved”
Amazing Vision
Are there historical figures you would like to see? Are they great leaders? Are they wonderful poets and writers? Are they trailblazers who reach new heights? Would you love to see heroes of the faith? Can you imagine speaking with them? What would you say? Think about meeting George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. Imagine aContinue reading “Amazing Vision”
Wait, Hope, Remain
Do you like to wait? What have you put your hope in? What does it mean to you to remain or to be steadfast? Have you grown weary? Do you need to be reenergized? Are you holding on to your faith and putting your hope in God? We don’t like to wait. Sometimes our hopesContinue reading “Wait, Hope, Remain”
Have You Heard?
Today’s questions come from our Scripture passage. Take a moment and read them first. They are rhetorical questions. The prophet Isaiah knew the Israelites knew, heard, been told, but may not understand. We are in the same boat today. We have heard about God. In fact, there is a growing curiosity among the young, theContinue reading “Have You Heard?”
Fear the Lord
Do you seek to prove yourself to others? Are you a weightlifter? Do you want to be stronger physically? Do you seek to be stronger mentally? Are you seeking to have power or authority over others? Why do you seek strength or power? Is it to boost your self-esteem? Humans have sought power for thousandsContinue reading “Fear the Lord”
Communicate Well
How well do you communicate across generations? If you are a few decades old, can you speak the language of the teenager? If you are a teenager, can you speak the language of the elderly? Is it important to you to be able to communicate across generations? Communication is the key to relationships. If communicationContinue reading “Communicate Well”
Marty Pressey 