Yesterday, we saw that Paul and Silas had been wrongfully accused. Though Paul had cast the spirit out of a slave woman who could foretell the future, he had done nothing wrong. Yet, the authorities took the side of the accusers and had Paul and Silas beaten and thrown into prison. Not only were PaulContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 2”
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Wrongly Accused, Part 1
Have you ever been wrongly accused of something? Have you done something correctly but been accused of doing it wrong? How did you feel about that? Did you feel dejected? Did you feel abandoned by God? Did it all work out in the end? Did you praise God? Being wrongly accused of something can causeContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 1”
Peace of Jesus
Are you tired of always feeling anxious? Do you worry about almost everything? Do wish the chaos of the world would stop? Do want things to calm down? Does the busyness drain you? Are you tired of being tired? Would you love to have some peace? The upheaval in our world can cause us greatContinue reading “Peace of Jesus”
Trials Increase Faith
Have you felt you were forgotten? Have you felt as though you were purposely left out? Have you felt abandoned? Did people you thought you could count on turn their back on you? Have you thought that God no longer cared for you? Feeling abandoned is difficult for us. We may have people close toContinue reading “Trials Increase Faith”
None Are Lost
Have you ever felt as though you were adrift? Have felt untethered, like boat bobbing on the water? Are you feeling that way now? Are you seeking to set your feet on solid ground? Do you desire to hear positive news? Will you listen, if you are given the best news of all? There canContinue reading “None Are Lost”
I Shall Not Want
Psalm 23 is one of the best-known passages in the Bible. We often hear it read at funerals or memorial services. Many people will read it or recite it when facing difficult situations. It is used to provide strength, comfort, and peace when we feel weak and troubled. Yet, we can read, recite, and rememberContinue reading “I Shall Not Want”
Rejoice and Be Glad
How will your day go today? Will you have a good day? Are you looking forward to today? Are you thankful for the gift of today? What will you do with the gift you have been given? Will you rejoice in your gift? Are you glad you have received this gift? We all have goodContinue reading “Rejoice and Be Glad”
Relying On God
Where do you turn in times of difficulty? Where do you turn in times of stress? How do you handle facing ridicule when standing for what is right? Who do you desire to be by your side? Can you count on them to always be there, no matter what? We can be sure we allContinue reading “Relying On God”
Give It All Up
Do you willingly give things up? Are you willing to lose everything you have? Will you give it all away? Will you give up control of it all? Have you considered it is not really yours? Will you give them up to gain something far more valuable? Do you know you have this choice? InContinue reading “Give It All Up”
Our Prodigal God
Do you believe God will give wonderful gifts to you? Do you believe God celebrates you? Do you believe he celebrates every sinner who returns to him? Do you believe he cares enough about you to provide all you need? Are you willing to trust him? Far too often, we like to rely on ourselves.Continue reading “Our Prodigal God”
Marty Pressey 