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God’s children, followers of Jesus Christ, are called to praise God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praise and thanksgiving are part of our sacrifices to Him, and bring blessing. Let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. (Hebrews 13:15) We should praise…

You may be anticipating something, good or bad. Or there may be a variety of possible events. How do you prepare for what’s coming? Paul knew he was going to be executed. What he did helps us know how to get ready. How to Prepare for What’s Coming # 1 Walk in a manner worthy…

You cannot have both. Every choice eliminates the alternative. You buy a particular book. With that money, you cannot also have a different book. You choose to do a particular activity. You cannot also use that specific amount of time to do something else. Regardless what you choose, that time is gone. The opportunity is…

A little girl was crying. When her grandfather asked why she was crying, she said she’d been talking to herself… and, well, “Things were said.” Are you so self-critical that you live in your own self-condemnation? Or do you confess your sin, and accept the forgiveness and cleansing of God? Do you focus on your…

You’ve probably heard this story. A missionary returned home after many difficult years. Also onboard was a famous person, whose arrival was celebrated with welcoming crowds, and bands, and balloons, and cheering. When the missionary disembarked into silence, with no one to greet him, he asked the Lord about it. The Lord said, “Son, you’re…

You, beloved child of God*, will be holy and blameless when Christ presents you to the Father. (Ephesians 1:4, 5:27; Colossians 1:22) Now read that again, capturing this truth for you personally: “I will be holy and blameless when Christ presents me to the Father.” You are loved: Loved by the holy and all-powerful God (See, for…

We live in a fallen world, as sheep among wolves. We are to be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:6) In ancient days, serpents were used as a symbol of wisdom. Being shrewd as serpents includes accurately assessing people and situations, anticipating events, and handling situations with good judgment. Now, our symbol…

I wonder: Do they sell pendants of the empty tomb? He suffered for us on the cross, died, and was buried. He rose from the dead. The cross is empty. The tomb is empty. Jesus Christ is, and was, and is to come. (Revelation 1:8) Because He lives, we also have a past, present, and…

This website, Pressing On Together, is based on the goal all Christians have: To grow in our Christian life, and become more like Jesus Christ. (See Welcome.) God guarantees He will make us in the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). He is working in us to make that happen. At the same time I, and you,…

I periodically wake up at night and anxiously open my eyes to see if I can see. Until a little more than a year ago, I didn’t worry about my sight, but then I suddenly had a significant problem with my vision and had four eye surgeries. God was so merciful to restore my vision.…