Posts by Pressing On Together

Increasing Trust God has individual learning plans for each of His children. We, believers, know that He is working on us and in us, and that He will keep causing our growth until the day of Christ. God … is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.  (Philippians 2:13) …

Promises for time and eternity All Scripture is inspired by God, who cannot lie. (2 Timothy 3:16, Titus 1:2)   All promises in Scripture are guaranteed by Almighty God. (Hebrews 6:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:20) A number of His promises concern eternity; other promises are for us, believers, today.  Four promises for today We have access to God In…

The Last Word Two young kids: “’Tis too.” “Tis not.” “Tis too.” “Tis not.” Each wanted the last word.  The desire to have the last word continues throughout life, usually more subtly.  Psychologists posit reasons for this, and enumerate the personality types most likely to engage in it. But we know … it comes from…

We have an aroma As believers, God manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Christ in every place. (2 Corinthians 2:14) As we joyfully serve Him, we are a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.  (Philippians 4:18)  We are a fragrance For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are…

Lies Lies and accusations of lying are falling like heavy rain I don’t think any segment of our current lives is free from this plague, which demands our deliberation and discernment. Be alert! Be careful! Is it a lie? Not all false statements are lies, which require an intent to deceive. Mistakes can be a…

Where is Your Faith? Jesus and the disciples launched out in a boat and Jesus fell asleep. A fierce gale came up and the boat began to be swamped. They were in danger.  The disciples came to Jesus and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” And He got up and rebuked the wind…

Remember God This has been quite a year … pandemic, economics woes, civil unrest, hurricanes, earthquakes, drought, flooding, heat, locusts, explosions, wildfires.  More than eighty times in the Bible, God says He did something so that they would know He is God.  Our Challenge Our challenge is to look to Him, to know He is…

Are you worried about something? What about? Have you prayed about it? (See Exchanging Anxiety for Peace) Still worried? Don’t worry Jesus tells us not to worry. (Matthew 6:24-34) Why not worry?  Jesus tells us why we are not to worry. God is sovereign.  (Matthew 6:25-32; Luke 12:24-30) You can’t do anything about many things, but God can do anything about everything.…