Happiness is often fleeting. We are happy when we purchase something new, but it wears off. We are happy when we are with friends, but we cannot be with them every day, all day. We are happy with our pets until they are disobedient. Our happiness doesn’t last. We can find a fulfilling happiness, oneContinue reading “Happy Are Those…”
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Pruning
Have you ever felt like you have you have been cut short of success? Have you had someone tell you that you did not do as well as you thought you did? Have you had to live through some hard knocks? Did make a certain amount of progress only to have to take two stepsContinue reading “Pruning”
Children of God
Do you feel loved? Do you know that God loves you? But do you also feel like you are out of place? Like the people you work with and interact with do not identify with you? Have you thought about why that may be? Could it be because you are a child of God, andContinue reading “Children of God”
Walk In God’s Light
How do you feel about evil? Do you wonder how much evil there is in the world? Will it all ever be exposed? How well do you like being in the light? Are there things you do not want to come to light? Is everything you do for God? We know evil is all aroundContinue reading “Walk In God’s Light”
Walk Before the Lord
What would you do for a million dollars? What if the amount of money was so large you could not count it? Would you do anything, even if it was offensive to you? Is there anything you would not do? How do you respond to God’s promises when he just wants you to obey? PlayingContinue reading “Walk Before the Lord”
Faithful Follower
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”
Strength and Peace
Do you need strength to overcome an obstacle or to make your way through a challenge? Are you looking for peace in the midst of chaos? Do you long for some quiet amid the noise? Have you turned to the one who can give you both? Have you asked God for what you need? OvercomingContinue reading “Strength and Peace”
Waiting for Righteousness
Are you waiting for something? Are you hoping it will come quickly? Does your object of desire need to grow? Will you assist in its growth? Do you need someone else to provide what you are waiting for? How long will you wait? Are you waiting for God to show you his plan? We waitContinue reading “Waiting for Righteousness”
Perfect Timing
Have you experienced a decree stating you are to do something you would rather not do? Did it come from upper management at your place of work? Was it a government mandate you didn’t agree with? What was your reaction? How did the mandate work out in the end? We sometimes wonder how upper managementContinue reading “Perfect Timing”
Magnify the Lord
Giving God the glory he deserves can easily slip our minds this time of year. We are busy preparing for gatherings, special services, and Christmas day. We scurry about trying to ensure everything is perfect. We cram in several places to be and many people to meet. But what was it like to be MaryContinue reading “Magnify the Lord”
Marty Pressey 